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gloxinia
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ɡlɒkˈsɪn.i.ə/ us /ɡlɑːkˈsɪn.i.ə/pluralgloxinia or gloxinias
a plant found in central and south America with large red, purple, or white bell-shaped flowers, that is grown in gardens or in a container inside a house:
The house was surrounded by roses, gloxinia, and delphiniums.
Gloxinia must be fed and watered regularly as soon as buds begin to develop.
Start gloxinias off indoors or under cover, as they need a long growing season.
The bell-shaped flowers of gloxinia make a real splash of vibrant colour in your home.
Only gloxinia failed to thrive in the coconut fibre compost.
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