| Botanical Name | Schizanthus x wisetonensis |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Schizanthus |
| Specie | x wisetonensis |
| Common Name | Butterfly Flower,Poor Man's Orchid |
| Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | small flwering plant |
| Height | 12-18 in. |
| Spacing | 9-12 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Pink Red Bright Yellow Purple White/Near White |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH | tolerent |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental plant,Grown for foliage |
| Other Details | Schizanthus, also called butterfly flower and poor man's orchid, revels in cool-weather climates, blooming well in late winter and spring in frost-free climates and other regions with long periods of cool weather in the spring and summer. Where they grow well, the flowers are spectacular. Although flowers are large and open, somewhat resembling butterflies and orchids, they're related to petunias and tomatoes and are native to Chile.Large clusters of flowers open above the finely cut, fernlike foliage. Compact varieties can grow up to 21/2 feet tall and, when loaded with flowers, tend to tumble. The range of flower color is wide: pink, white, lavender, blue, gold, red, and magenta, with many flowers marked with other colors.Schizanthus likes cool, sunny conditions and a rich, moist soil high in organic matter. Under warmer conditions, light shade is good. They must have perfect drainage. Because they bloom best with root restriction, they are most often grown in containers. For garden planting, space them 12 inches apart. |
