Buy Seemannia 'Little Red'

Also Known As

Gloxinia 'Little Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-12

3.5 inch pot | $19

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Seemannia 'Little Red' plant details

Seemannia 'Little Red' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Seemannia 'Little Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: late-to-emerge, long-blooming, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Seemannia 'Little Red'

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

G. nematanthodes x G. purpurascens made by John Boggan; emerges late June to early July with dark red brown stems cloaked in pretty red-green fuzzy foliage. Tubular, scarlet flowers from mid-summer to frost on vigorous plants 12-16” tall and eventually 30” wide. Needs WINTER DRY, so site under an eave, against a dry wall or in a tree rooty spot. Well-drained soil with regular moisture during the growing season; morning sun to bright shade. Also performs in pots with winter protection.