Calceolaria fothergillii

Description

The most sought after Calceolaria.

Compact short variety with unusual bearded flowers. Tufts up to form a neat plant hat is idealised by most keen alpine gardeners. Best grown in a moist free draining position in dapple shade or morning/late afternoon sun. For the alpine rock garden and containers.

Flowering: Spring

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 5cm

Spread: 20cm

Further information:

This is an excellent garden plant throughtout the summer. In winter leave alone except for cutting off all old flower stems and a few of the larger old leaves. In spring trim back any old foliage.

Common Name: Slipperwort / Slipper Flower / Pocketbook Plant / Pouch Flower

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Calceolariaceae

Foliage: obovate

Basic Colour: ( orange )

Flower Colour:  orange / red / yellow

Natural Flowering: April – June

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 10cm

Soil Requirements:  average / moist / well-drained

Soil ph: acidic / neutral

Location:  container / rock garden

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant

Pruning: not required

Tolerates: moist soils

Origin: Falkland island