In order to grow achimenes they have to be started and grown in stove heat until they flower. Roots should be started in February until the end of April. When the shoots are about two inches high then the root can be transplanted to the pots where they will be grown.

Root of the Achimene

In order to grow achimenes they have to be started and grown in stove heat until they flower. Roots…

Achimenes flowers come in various colors including white, red, and purple. The leaves are funnel shaped with serrated edges.

Bouquet of Various Achimenes

Achimenes flowers come in various colors including white, red, and purple. The leaves are funnel shaped…

The flowers of <i>Achimenes grandiflora</i> are very large and distinctly red tinged. The leaves are mostly large and rusty below.

Achimenes Grandiflora

The flowers of Achimenes grandiflora are very large and distinctly red tinged. The leaves are mostly…

<i>Achimenes longiflora</i> flowers are violet-blue and whitish beneath. The flowers grow alone on each stem. The leaves are opposite or 3-4 whorled.

Achimenes Longiflora

Achimenes longiflora flowers are violet-blue and whitish beneath. The flowers grow alone on each stem.…

Shown are the tubers of the coccinea section of achimenes. The coccinea section are late bloomers.

Tubers of the Coccinea Section of Achimenes

Shown are the tubers of the coccinea section of achimenes. The coccinea section are late bloomers.

Pictured are flowers of the orders martyniaceae, gesneriaceae, lentibulariaceae, and globulariaceae. The flowers illustrated are (1) martynia, (2) gesneria, (3) achimenes, (4) utricularia, (5) globularia, and (6) cockburnia.

Orders of Martyniaceae, Gesneriaceae, Lentibulariaceae, and Globulariaceae

Pictured are flowers of the orders martyniaceae, gesneriaceae, lentibulariaceae, and globulariaceae.…