Gloxinia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'
Gloxinia 'Bolivian Sunset'
Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is an attractive autumn/ early winter-flowering shrub that sports sprays of bold, red-orange flowers. Ideal for planting in frost free areas, along walkways or in rock gardens. It also makes a great container plant, which allows one to use this plant in colder, temperate zones.
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Gloxinia 'Bolivian Sunset'
Latin name
Gloxinia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'
type
Tender perennial
family
Gesneriaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.45 M
0.45 M
Gloxinia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset'
Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is an attractive autumn/ early winter-flowering shrub that sports sprays of bold, red-orange flowers. Ideal for planting in frost free areas, along walkways or in rock gardens. It also makes a great container plant, which allows one to use this plant in colder, temperate zones.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant Bolivian Sunset in a partially shaded spot with moist, well-drained soil that has a lot of organic matter in it. Water during dry spells to keep this lovely flowering shrub from drying out completely. It prefers a partially shaded site and is ideal for bordering walkways or planting in a rockery.
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