Gloxinia Etoile de Feu
Cultivated in Belgium
Perfect for pots
Loved by pollinators
Tender, move indoors
for winter
Can be grown as a houseplant
Description
Primarily for planting as a houseplant, Gloxinia 'Etoile de Feu' will make a huge impact in your home. The large (up to 7cm or 3 inch in diameter) velvety red trumpet-shaped blooms will sound the call and cause you and your guests to stand to attention. A touch of black deepens the tubular centre of the plant and light pinkish white trims the petals. The flowers cluster on top of dainty stems above compact green foliage with large toothed leaves!
Gloxinia 'Etoile de Feu' reaches a height of under 30 cm (1 foot) and will flower in August and September if situated in a warm place, where it’s out of direct sunlight but still gets plenty of light.
Details for Gloxinia Etoile de Feu
Colour:
Pink
Height:
40-50 cm / 16-20"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Gloxinia Etoile de Feu
Light requirements:
Partial shade
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Poor
Perennial:
No
Planting & Care
- Plant your gloxinia tubers in spring and grow on in warm, frost-free conditions to plant out after risk of frost has passed
- Grow in borders or containers in full sun or partial shade
- Plant the tubers shallowly covered by about 1cm of soil
- Space the tubers about 10-15cm apart
- Plant with the concave side or shoots facing upwards
- Water-in after planting and keep hydrated while in growth
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 20 March 2020
You can expect your order in March 2020 - Orders placed 20 March - 31 May 2020
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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