Violet and white Gloxinia collection

The violet and white Gloxinia collection features an array of captivating varieties including Gloxinia 'Kaiser Wilhelm', 'Mont Blanc', and 'Violacea', offering a vibrant display of colours and textures for both indoors and on the terrace. Known for their alluring, voluptuous flowers and velvety dark green foliage, these bulbous plants are compact and elegant, producing bell-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring to late summer depending on the variety. Ideal for partial shade, these plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil and are easily grown in pots. To overwinter them, simply bring the pots indoors before the first frosts and store them in a dry, frost-free location.

The collection includes:

• 1 Gloxinia 'Kaiser Wilhelm': Known for its strikingly contrasting flowers of deep violet with a velvety texture, bordered with pure white and featuring a very dark throat. Height 25-30 cm.

• 1 Gloxinia 'Mont Blanc': This variety boasts bright white flowers that stand out against a deep green foliage, making it perfect for adding a touch of brightness to partially shaded areas. Similar in size to the Kaiser Wilhelm.

• 1 Gloxinia 'Violacea': Recognisable by its deep violet flowers with brown and black reflections surrounding a small throat speckled with white.

Bulbs labelled separately.

When planting your Gloxinia collection in the springtime, select a location with partial shade. These plants are excellent for enhancing pots and can also be grown indoors or in a conservatory for earlier flowering. Ensure each bulb is spaced 20 to 30 cm apart and buried to a depth of approximately 5 cm. To create a harmonious colour pattern, alternate the varieties when planting. If growing them in pots, keep to one or two plants per pot, depending on the pot size.

Gloxinias are not only stunning indoor plants but also robust and easy to overwinter in a dry place, including indoors. Their theatrical appearance makes it challenging, if not impossible, to pair them with any other plants, making them stand out in planters and on window sills, especially when shielded from direct sunlight. These plants are an excellent choice for replacing geranium in areas with insufficient sunlight.