Achimenes ‘Golden Butterfly’ - achimenes with white-cream flowers

Achimenes ‘Golden Butterfly’ is an elegant and bright variety, appreciated for its large flowers in delicate cream-white shades, complemented by an intense yellow-golden center. The delicate appearance of the flowers harmoniously contrasts with the dark green foliage, resulting in an extremely decorative plant throughout the flowering period.

Also popularly known as achimenes or magic bell, this variety blooms abundantly from late spring to early autumn, producing numerous flowers that almost completely cover the plant. It is ideal for bright windowsills, balconies, terraces, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Achimenes ‘Golden Butterfly’
• Family: Gesneriaceae
• Common names: Achimenes, Magic Bell
• Plant type: perennial with rhizomes
• Leaves: green, slightly velvety, with finely toothed edges
• Flowers: large, simple
• Color: cream-white with a yellow-golden center
• Flowering period: May-October

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers strong indirect light or bright partial shade. Strong midday sun should be avoided.
• Watering: regular watering during the growing period, keeping the substrate slightly moist without excess water.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained.
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C.
• Dormancy period: in autumn, the aerial part naturally dries out, and the rhizomes enter dormancy until the next spring.

✨ What makes it special:

• large, bright flowers in elegant shades of cream-white;
• yellow-golden center highlighting each flower;
• very abundant flowering throughout the summer;
• ideal for pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets;
• easy-to-grow plant that blooms annually from underground rhizomes.

📌 Note: This plant may have a varying number of flowers or buds, depending on its natural stage of development. The flowers are sensitive to transport and may be damaged or lost during delivery. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers. At the end of the growing season, the aerial part naturally dries out, and the plant enters dormancy through its rhizomes, resuming growth in the following spring.

Height with pot included 25 cm