Gloxinia speciosa Brocade Double Mixed F1 Hybrid

Greenhouse Perennial

• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Care Required
• Ideal for : Pot Plants
• Height : 8 inches - 10 inches

Description

Gloxinia Brocade Double Mixed is a 100% fully double-flowering Gloxinia. Plants are extremely dwarf and compact with small dark green, velvety foliage covered with these lovely double blooms in a range of five colours including purple, red, pink, purple/white bicolour and red/white bicolour. Gloxinia Brocade Double Mixed is a colourful and early flowering houseplant that can be grown under glass or on a windowsill.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from December to February. Sow seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag and put in warm place, and keep at a temperature of around 24-27ºC (75-80ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 15-60 days.

Caution: Dust-like seeds. To open, hold over a sheet of white paper, cut along three sides of inner pack and carefully open out flat. Tap the packet gently to dislodge seed.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Then pot on into 13cm (5in) pots and grow on in a greenhouse or on a windowsill.

Aftercare

Regular deadheading as flowers fade will prolong the flowering period.