Achimenes were very popular in the 19th century coming to Europe from tropical America. They thrive as houseplants due to their tolerance to heat and humidity and few plants can compare to them for length of flowering time and equisite blooms. They can be grown outdoors but only if temperatures allow. Flowers late June late September.Large upright flowersSumptuous dark red almost purple flowersBUY ANY 3 ACHIMENES PLUG PLANTS AND SAVE 6.00!