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Hardy Gloxinia

Seemannianematanthodes

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Family

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Seemannia (see-MAHN-ee-a)

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Synonym

Gloxinia nematanthodes

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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hummingbirdz

Greensboro, NC (Zone 8a) | November 2023 | positive

This plant has truly gorgeous flowers, and it survived 5F unprotected with no apparent issues.

DCTropics

Washington, DC | December 2009 | positive

The correct name for this plant is now Seemannia nematanthodes. With good drainage and light protection (mulch) this species is hardy to...Read More

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