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Also Known As

  • Gesneria sylvatica
  • Gloxinia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'
  • Seemianna sylvatica ‘Bolivian Sunset’
  • Gloxinia
  • Hardy Gloxinia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset' plant details

Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Gloxinia forms an upright clump 12”- 18” tall, slowly expanding 24” or more; slow to emerge in spring and late to bloom but more than makes up for it with a non-stop procession of bright tubular orange-red blooms with yellow throats late summer into fall. Fertile, well-drained soil in morning sun to light shade with regular water. Berms, pots, baskets. Easily overwintered in colder areas in pots once dormant.
Gloxinia sylvatica ‘Bolivian Sunset’ is a striking evergreen shrub with scarlet red tubular flowers blooming above glossy, dark green foliage. This plant blooms when the days are short, beginning in mid-Fall and lasting into winter. Prefers a well-draining soil that is moist and rich in organics. Excellent for borders or containers. Also makes a lovely houseplant! Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!
GLOXINA SYLVATICA, from Bolivia, hence its name, dark green lance-like leaves 6" long 1" wide, covered from midsummer thru early winter with fiery, red-orange tubular blossoms resembling glowing cigars. Hardy in zones 8-11, likes morning sun and afternoon shade. Hummingbirds love it.

Gardening facts about Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset' plant

How to Grow Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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