Description
Bright orange shrubby Calceolaria flowering May-November
A very striking calceolaria with bright orange flowers that start the flowering season almost red. We have grown this for nearly 20years and re-released it 10 yrs ago. Now well known for its vigour and spectacular flowers. We recommend cutting back to half height in late july once looking scrappy and then again at end of flowering in late October / November. You can grow this in large containers, borders and alpine rock gardens.
Flowering: Spring-Autumn
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height: 35-50cm
Spread: 35-50cm
Further information:
This is an excellent garden plant throughtout the summer. Cut back slightly into foliage in early October to shape plant for following years blooms. In winter leave alone. . 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
Natural Flowering: April – September
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 50cm
Soil Requirements: average / moist / well-drained
Soil ph: acidic / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant
Pruning: cut back old flowers in late July to encourage further blooms. Cut back slightly into foliage in early October to shape plant for following years blooms.
Tolerates: drought tolerant
Origin: Cultivar
Janferie Howlett (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect condition and is a healthy thriving plant.
Patricia M. (verified owner) –
Have had these plants before and they are stunning. These were a present for my friend as she commented on ours when she came round. Absolutely would recommend them. Beautiful.
Patrice Perissat (verified owner) –
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Shirley Edwards (verified owner) –
Ordered 2 plants 1 was fine all intact , parts of the second plant had broken off however I managed to repot so I hope it will grow.
Shame as it was packed well
Owen (verified owner) –
Arrived very quickly and well packed – beautiful plants
Maria Taraktsoglou (verified owner) –
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cate bulmer (verified owner) –
beautiful, healthy looking plants, well packaged and quick delivery, thank you
Jennifer Wells (verified owner) –
Paul M. (verified owner) –
Good strong plants received that have grown on well
Helen Liggett (verified owner) –
Angela G. (verified owner) –
Strong, healthy plants. I lost my previous plants this very cold, wet winter so looking forward to starting again.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Growing in pot, not decided on final position yet
Carl Kingston (verified owner) –
We received our latest order on time in the new 100% recycled packaging. The plants arrived on time and in prime condition. They were planted immediately, and we are expecting them to compliment our existing collection so that we have another colourful floral alpine display this year.
cate bulmer (verified owner) –
I love calceolaria, always receive very happy plants, these thrive and are dripping in flowers for a long time, but I seem to order more each year as they don’t always survive the winter in my Northern Scotland garden – however, i never protect them and plant to do so this year
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lady Bowes (verified owner) –
All good
Mark Pollard (verified owner) –
Great planting great condition looking forward to it flowering
Joan Hunt (verified owner) –
As above
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plants arrived healthy and in good condition. Looking forward to them flowering.
Andrew Helme (verified owner) –
Roy (verified owner) –
Excellent plants . Thank you
Ray Mitchell (verified owner) –
good plant
Sharon (verified owner) –
Plants were all nice and healthy…can not wait until they all flower…service was 5 star….would use again
Kim Garratt (verified owner) –
another healthy plant.
Kim Garratt (verified owner) –
well worth the money and a good service
Beverley B. (verified owner) –
Fabulous service, lovely healthy plants delivered on time and packaged well
Steve Sinnott (verified owner) –
Stunning colour and an orchid like shape
Diana Tunnicliff (verified owner) –
Kim Garratt (verified owner) –
well packed,and arrived healthy.
Julie (verified owner) –
Perfect healthy plant quick delivery well packaged
Amanda Gardiner (verified owner) –
Amazing quality. Much bigger plants than the ones I ordered from Sarah Raven and a better price!
Hillery Cope (verified owner) –
This company is absolutely Tops. EXCELLENT customer service. The plants are really strong and healthy. The packaging is the best I’ve seen so the plants arrive in perfect condition. You certainly will not be disappointed with your purchases from this company. I cannot fault them.
Nigel C. (verified owner) –
Nicely rooted plant, well packed and delivered quickly
Jim (verified owner) –
Sturdy healthy plant that looks like it should flower well next year. Well packaged and excellent communication
Penelope Watkins (verified owner) –
Top quality
GILLIAN COPPEN (verified owner) –
Looking forward to seeing this flower
Daniel (verified owner) –
Fantastic quality plants, delivered quickly and in perfect condition. One happy customer!
Colin (verified owner) –
Dorothy Wilson (verified owner) –
My all time favourite. Already have two from last year so I purchased another three for other parts of the garden. They flower from June till September and fill the garden with the wonderful colour of orange. Can’t recommend enough. Thankyou for this wonderful plant
Julia Flaherty (verified owner) –
Absolutely perfect! Well thought out eco packaging. So pleased they us DPD for deliveries – the best. The flowers were in great condition, some already flowering. The staff were incredibly helpful when I changed my mind on one of the plants. My first purchase buying plants on-line and it was a brilliant one. Thanks so much 🤩
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john p. (verified owner) –
arrived well wrapped and in good condition …hopefully years of good flowering ahead
Pauline F. (verified owner) –
Arrived well packed and in good time. Healthy looking plant. Would highly recommend
John (verified owner) –
We are very pleased with our delivery of flowers, very well packaged and the first plant has started to flower
Vera B. (verified owner) –
Sandra Geraghty (verified owner) –
Excellent service and product
Dariusz S. (verified owner) –
Thank you
Hilary White (verified owner) –
Broken in transit
Barbara S. (verified owner) –
Already looking good in the garden. Thank you!!
Anne (verified owner) –
Just what I wanted and looks healthy. I had seen it in flower in a National Trust garden. The three plants I ordered were received quickly and well packed. Nice personal service from Laura on the phone.