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Red and white Gloxinia collection
Red and white Gloxinia collection
Gloxinia speciosa Etoile de Feu, Mont Blanc, Kaiser Friedrich
Florist's Gloxinia, Showy gloxinia, Gloxinia
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Description
Explore the magnificence of Gloxinia with our exclusive collection featuring Gloxinia 'Fire Star', 'Mont Blanc', and 'Kaiser Friedrich'. Each of these bulb varieties promises stunning summer blossoms. Renowned for their spectacular blooms and lush velvety dark green foliage, these compact plants reach a height of 30 to 35 cm and thrive in pots in semi-shaded positions. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil that stays moist from spring to late summer and then dries out in winter.
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1 Gloxinia 'Fire Star': This variety captivates with its scarlet, intense red flowers, and striking contrast against the dark green foliage. With flowers reaching up to 10 cm in diameter, it makes a bold statement in any floral arrangement.
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1 Gloxinia 'Mont Blanc': Distinguished by its graceful white flowers, this variety exudes elegance and serenity as delicate petals complement the dark foliage in a perfect contrast.
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1 Gloxinia 'Kaiser Friedrich': Uniquely combining red and white, this variety features majestic bi-coloured flowers that will enchant enthusiasts of subtle shades.
To plant your Gloxinia collection, opt for spring planting in semi-shaded pots or indoors for early blooms. Space each bulb at least 20 to 30 cm apart when planting and bury them to a depth of about 5 cm. Consider alternating the varieties to create a harmonious colour scheme, keeping to one or two plants per pot, depending on the pot size.
Gloxinia are not only striking indoor plants but are also resilient and easy to care for during the winter in a dry environment, even indoors. Their theatrical appearance sets them apart from other plants, making them ideal for displays in planters and on shaded window sills. They serve as a perfect replacement for geranium in areas where direct sunlight is limited. Find out more about gloxinias here.
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Foliage
Botanical data
Gloxinia
speciosa
Etoile de Feu, Mont Blanc, Kaiser Friedrich
Gesneriaceae
Florist's Gloxinia, Showy gloxinia, Gloxinia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The florist's Gloxinia is a frost-sensitive plant, but it thrives in an ideal temperature of around 21°C during summer. It should be given this same temperature in spring for its growth to resume, which is why it is commonly cultivated indoors.
It is perfectly possible to take it outside as soon as it is warm enough. While Gloxinia are averse to high temperatures that dry out the air, it needs light to flourish, without being exposed to direct sunlight, especially in summer. This plant enjoys a humid environment and partial shade. If you grow it indoors, it will be good to spray water on the leaves (not on the flowers, which would be damaged) or to place it on a bed of clay beads or stones in a tray filled with water.
Watering should be done twice a week or more during flowering, and then gradually reduced until it is completely stopped when the foliage disappears and the rhizome goes into dormancy. Weekly liquid fertiliser mixed in watering water will be beneficial in summer to encourage flowering.
When the above-ground parts of the florist's Gloxinia have withered, store the pot in a warm, dry place (15°C) until the following spring, when you will repot it in rich and light potting soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.