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Canterbury bells | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Canterbury bells

Gloxinia perennis

Genus: Gloxinia
Family: Gesneriaceae

About this plant

A bushy, tender, rhizomatous perennial to 1.2m, bearing glossy, toothed leaves to 20cm long, suffused red below. From early summer to mid-autumn it produces purple-blue, bell-shaped flowers with violet bases

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a humus-rich potting compost in bright indirect light with high humidity. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C in spring, or by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, tarsonemid mite and western flower thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years