Pouch Flower,Slipper Flower. Evergreen, mat-forming, creeping, alpine with finely toothed pale yellow-green leaves. Pouched red spotted yellow flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Shaded site. Hardy.
Calceolaria tenella
Evergreen, mat-forming, creeping, alpine with finely toothed pale yellow-green leaves. Pouched red spotted yellow flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Calceolaria |
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Species | tenella |
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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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