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Sinningia, Brazilian Gloxinia, Florist's Gloxinia 'Kate'

Sinningiaspeciosa

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sinningia (sigh-NIN-jee-uh)
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Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Akron, OH (Zone 5a) | September 2012 | neutral

The flowers have a very dense covering of fine maroon dots and a bright fuchsia border. Another David Thompson's beauty

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