Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita'

Also Known As

Gloxinia nematanthodes 'Evita'
Evita Hardy Gloxinia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7b-12

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Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita' plant details

Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. 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 nematanthodes 'Evita'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Seemannia nematanthodes 'Evita'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little plant has the most brilliant, glowing, red-orange flowers I have ever seen (photos cannot do it justice…). A mere 6-12" tall, the foliage on this perennial appears every year just when you give up all hope in June or even later! This slowly expanding clump of tuberous roots enjoys well drained, enriched garden soils and moderate moisture – sun to part shade. Our stock plant has been stuffed in a pot for 5 years and is still a jaw dropper. A succession of tubular fluorescent blooms keep on coming late summer to frost. To see it…is to want it! From high elevation Argentina.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This stunning plant from the mountains of Argentina features striking reddish-orange, tubular, bell-like flowers on short burgundy red stems. The ovate leaves are a lush, deep green color. The flowers, sought after by hummingbirds, are late to appear, often in early summer, but will last until winter's frost when they go dormant. Gloxinia 'Evita' spreads by stolons above the ground, which makes it an excellent trailing groundcover. Prefers a organic, well-drained soil and moderate waterings.