Flower Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 5 - 8
- Height: 10 inches
- Bloom Season: Spring through winter
- Bloom Color: Mix
- Environment: Partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 70 - 75F
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 10 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Gloxinia
Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia flower seed to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great houseplant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms!
Gloxina flower seeds are a bit tricky to germinate. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep wet. Avoid watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. Gloxinia needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minumum and don't fertilize.
