Handsome Harry
Rhexia alifanus
Family: Melastomataceae
Handsome Harry grows in full sun and prefers moist, sandy acidic soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Handsome Harry
Handsome Harry growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, sandy acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Handsome Harry as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.
Plant Overview
Handsome Harry (Rhexia alifanus) is listed in the Melastomataceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3669
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Handsome Harry is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, sandy acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, sandy acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.