Seemannia sylvatica 'Bolivian Sunset' (Bolivian Sunset Hardy Gloxinia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Seemannia |
| Species | sylvatica |
| Cultivar | 'Bolivian Sunset' |
| Synonyms | Gesneria sylvatica, Gloxinia sylvatica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | The species is native to South America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.6) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 40 |
| Height | 60-90 cm |
| Spread | 60-90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Groundcover, houseplants, and container plants. |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Shiny, dark green and narrow lance-shaped leaves, 15 cm long , and 2-2.5 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | Fiery red-orange tubular flowers. |
Photographs
Seemannia sylvatica, flower, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Seemannia sylvatica, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.