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Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia, Violet Slipper Gloxinia 'Playful Porpoise'

Sinningia

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Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)

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gessiegail

Taft, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | neutral

The blooms are very pleasing to the eye in a soft lavender. Although there will be many blooms at one time, they always droop in form.

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