Chirita
Chiritasinensis 'Hisako'

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chirita (ky-RY-tuh)
Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Hisako

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting