Monty Don repots his cape primrose plants, Streptocarpus ‘Crystal Ice’. He explains the importance of not using too big a pot and offers advice on situating the new pots to avoid leaf scorch. Watch now, for tips on volume and frequency of watering, as well as how to feed streptocarpus and how often.
How to pot on streptocarpus
Monty Don shows how to pot on a streptocarpus (cape primrose), giving advice on compost, feeding and the best place to put your plant.
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In summer, its glossy green canopy is awash with charming white panicles of flowers. In winter, its branches transform into a blaze of bright orange-red berries. This hardy shrub is usually £14.99 per 3L plant.
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This evergreen will bring a hint of festive cheer to your home, producing an abundance of colourful red berries, which contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage. Supplied in pretty zinc pots with gift labels, ideal for Christmas displays.
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