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Red and white Gloxinia collection

Gloxinia speciosa Etoile de Feu, Mont Blanc, Kaiser Friedrich
Florist's Gloxinia, Showy gloxinia, Gloxinia

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Collection contains 3 plants

  • 1 x Gloxinia speciosa Etoile de Feu
  • 1 x Gloxinia Mont Blanc
  • 1 x Gloxinia speciosa Kaiser Friedrich

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This Gloxinia collection features three stunning varieties of Gloxinias in bulb form. The 'Fire Star' Gloxinia stands out with its deep red flowers evoking passion and energy, while the 'Mont Blanc' Gloxinia with its pure white petals symbolises purity and tranquillity. The third variety, 'Kaiser Friedrich', combines red and white in beautiful harmony. These Gloxinia typically flower in summer, they thrive in semi-shaded positions and require rich, well-drained soil. They are easy to grow and their flowering will enhance the home, balcony or terrace.
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to 4°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time April to June
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Flowering time June to September
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Collection items (3 plants)

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.

Included in the collection:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 8 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Gloxinia

Species

speciosa

Cultivar

Etoile de Feu, Mont Blanc, Kaiser Friedrich

Family

Gesneriaceae

Other common names

Florist's Gloxinia, Showy gloxinia, Gloxinia

Origin

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.

Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time April to June
Planting depth 5 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to 4°C (USDA zone 11) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 15 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Cool, well-drained, rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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