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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
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Evergreen
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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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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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