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Gloxinia Etoile de Feu Bulbs

Sinningia speciosa

£9.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Gloxinia Etoile de Feu is a real head-turner, a bulb that unleashes a display of sizable, plush blooms in a rich, fiery red. These trumpet-shaped flowers stand tall above the soft, textured green leaves, creating a striking contrast that guarantees this variety will be the centre of attention when it's in full flower. It blooms all summer long, bringing warmth and vibrant colour to any indoor setting.

  • This compact variety thrives indoors, making it an excellent choice for windowsills, conservatories, and any bright room where its eye-catching flowers can be enjoyed up close. Gloxinia Etoile de Feu may seem high-maintenance, but it's surprisingly simple to grow, and it rewards even the slightest care with a spectacular display of blooms.

  • This specific type, cultivated from tubers, is a perennial. You may allow it to rest, then revive it season after season. After the blooms wither, the plant enters dormancy, allowing you to save the bulb and encourage its return the following year. It's a plant that keeps on giving, both in terms of its beauty and its lifespan.

    • Plant genus Sinningia

    Common Name Florist's Gloxinia

    Plant type Flower Bulb

    Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

    Hardiness Tender

    Soil acidity Acidic

    Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Red

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Begonia, African Violet, Pothos

    Light Required Bright In-direct sunlight

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs. During active growth, water in prolonged dry spells so the soil stays lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once the foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to rest more dryly.

    Best Growing Conditions Plant in acidic, well-drained ericaceous soil or compost in partial shade to gentle sun. Choose a position that does not stay waterlogged in winter, as good drainage helps bulbs return reliably. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

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    Top tip

    Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season. Protect it from frost and consider moving container-grown plants to a sheltered, frost-free position for winter.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Season of Interest

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    Planting Flowering