Gloxinia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa)
Basal rosettes of large, oval, bluish green leaves; large, fleshy, tubular, pinkish-red, mauve, blue red or blue-spotted white flowers are produced on short stems.
Basal rosettes of large, oval, bluish green leaves; large, fleshy, tubular, pinkish-red, mauve, blue red or blue-spotted white flowers are produced on short stems.
Have to bring these in and let them go dormant in the winter here in Michigan.
pic by SLP :)
New plant to our home. Love the colors of burgandy and light pink mix. Texture of the leaf is fuzzy like an African Violet. Large leaves and deep bell flowers. Needs little water but sit on the west window here in West Coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Started from seed August of 2003. My 1st flowers from seed! : ) Picture taken 03-06-04. Has been blooming for more than a week.
Started these from seeds the same day, August 2003. Don't know the difference but I will have succession blooming. : ) Picture taken 3-6-04.
Have not been able to get it to bloom once I brought it home. This year I just ignored it!!
A closeup look at a Florist gloxinia ...
Seedlings, seed sown winter '05
Bud getting ready to burst!
Finally beginning to open...
Another day of this bud still opening...
FINALLY- full bloom!
At a nursery.
July 10 2010
June 14, 2011
Flowers are on the same plant. Idk how it became "bicolored" like that. (I LOVED this! Its dying now, and I would pay dearly for a replacement.)
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Gloxinia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 11, Light Shade |
