Seemannia sylvatica
11 March
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Seemannia sylvatica
This genus was recently re-stablished as Seemannia and formerly described as Gloxinia sylvatica. The common name for this widespread cultivation is Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia, native to the Andean regions of South America.
The Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia is a stunning winter-flowering sub-shrub that produces sprays of bold, red-orange flowers. These blooms are a delightful contrast to its shiny, dark green leaves. Propagation can be achieved from stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, or scaly rhizomes. A scaly rhizome can be broken into pieces, even down to individual scales, and each part will produce a new plant.