Pouch Flower,Slipper Flower. Evergreen, mat-forming alpine with rosettes of diamond-shaped dark green leaves. Loose racemes of bright yellow flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Shaded site. Hardy.
Calceolaria biflora
Evergreen, mat-forming alpine with rosettes of diamond-shaped dark green leaves. Loose racemes of bright yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Calceolaria |
|---|---|
| Species | biflora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pouch Flower, Slipper Flower |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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