This mostly subtropical genus has a few hardy cultivars. Plant Delights nursery in zone 7 North Carolina has trialed a number of Achimenes for winter hardiness and found that 'Harry Williams' ''returned in great shape after a winter low of eight degrees F (-13 C).'' This cultivar emerges in June with fuzzy green foliage and is topped in summer with beautiful pansy-shaped flowers that emerge crimson red, then morph to crimson violet, all with a contrasting yellow throat. In colder climates they make a great pot and houseplant. Part sun to part shade.

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