Gloxinia (Sinningia) Blanche De Meru (Holland). Beautiful variety with colourful flowers of deep pink and white. Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) have been grown in Europe since their introduction in 1817. These versatile houseplants are tolerant of a range of conditions, and have some of the showiest flowers around! These easily have an equal decorative value to a small vase of Gerbera - but the blooms just keep coming over a longer period, usually from Summer through the Autumn. Plants will typically retain vigor for 2-3 years before requiring division of the Tuber, or starting from leaf-cuttings. These hail from the rainforests of Brazil, and enjoy the warm conditions of a house or conservatory. Easy to grow, these are rewarding plants and are particularly well-suited to even novice gardeners, including Children, for their excellent ratio of reward:effort. Often becoming dormant in winter, keep somewhat dry, misting only occasionally until growth recommences in Spring, whereupon it is safe to water more frequently. Can be easily kept in a 9 to 13cm pot, and retaining a compact habit.
