General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Ladyslippers™
Trade Name: Red-Rose
Cultivar name: 'Red-Rose'
Common names
  • Cape Primrose
Also sold as:
  • Ruby
  • Red Rose

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Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-03
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-03
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-03
Location: Schwartz Greenhouse, Romulus, MI
Date: 2010-05-03

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