Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia (Gloxinia sylvatica)

Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia Plant Features

Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is a stunning winter-flowering shrub that shows off sprays of bold, red-orange flowers. These blooms are a delightful contrast to its shiny, dark green foliage. Because Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is a low grower (and easy), it's a fun choice for foundation plantings or along walkways in frost-free areas. Or you can use it to decorate rock gardens or alongside perennials (such as caladium or curcuma) in shaded or partially shaded beds and borders.

Note: This plant is also sometimes sold as Seemannia sylvatica.

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Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia Growing Instructions

Grow Bolivian Sunset gloxinia in a partially shaded spot with moist, well-drained soil that has a lot of organic matter, such as compost, in it. Water during dry spells to keep this lovely flowering shrub from drying out completely.

Because Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is such a small plant, you don't need to worry about pruning it. 

Fertilize in winter and early spring, if you'd like, with a general-purpose garden fertilizer. Follow the instructions on the packaging for proper application. 

Note: Bolivian Sunset gloxinia is not intended for human or animal consumption. 

  • Water

    Moist

  • Light

    Outside: Part sun

    Outside: Shade

  • Colors

    Orange

  • Special Features

    Deer/rabbit resistant

    Groundcover

Complement your Bolivian Sunset Gloxinia

Caladium
Caladium likes similar conditions to Bolivian Sunset gloxinia and shows off colorful variegated foliage.

Impatiens, New Guinea
Accent Bolivian Sunset gloxinia's scarlet-orange flowers with bright orange or red New Guinea impatiens.

Colorful Aglaonema
Outdoors in the tropics, both Bolivian Sunset gloxinia and red aglaonema are fantastic plants for shade gardens.