Canterbury Bells
Gloxinia perennis
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panamá, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus:
- Gloxinia
- Species:
- Gloxinia perennis
- USDA Symbol:
- GLPE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forests, prefers humid environments