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Calceolaria tenella

Calceolaria tenella
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

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Calceolaria tenalla, clusters of small bright yellow flowers.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Almost exclusively native to South America, this genus includes some perennial species which are very hardy and of great interest to gardeners.

Forming a cushion with reddish shoots which creeps via its underground stems. Tiny ovate leaves and small bright yellow flowers, in twos or threes on slender stalks.

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Calceolaria tenella (Flowering) Flowering
Calceolaria tenella (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Calceolaria

Species

tenella

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference87861

Planting and care

Shaded rockery, in peaty soil, rich in humus, always moist, but well-drained in winter.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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