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CALCEOLARIA integrifolia
Commonly known as Pouch flower, Slipper flower
A sun-loving but not fully hardy plant with corymbs of large yellow flowers in mid-late summer
Further Reading....
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Evergreen - opposite, linear-lance-shaped to ovate-lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long, often red-hairy beneath
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Yellow -
Height - to 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 23-30cm (9-12in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - subshrubby perennial usually grown as an annual. Softly hairy young shoots. Produces clusters of 10-35 slipper-like flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. C. rugosa. Flowers are produced over a long period in summer. Requires cool, moist conditions to flower freely. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. Under glass - aphids, red spider mites, whiteflies. Fungal diseases in poorly ventilated conditions. -
Place of origin - Mexico -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - panicle-like cymes
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Linear
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile.
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Calceolaria - Care Guide
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to 1.2m (4ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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