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Calceolaria- (Slipperwort)
Calceolaria biflora |
The large pouched flowers of the half hardy Calceolaria made this
plant a favorite in Victorian times, but it is the few hardy species which
are grown in the rock garden and peat bed. Yellow is the usual flower color
and the flowering period is June to August. They are short-lived perennials-
a few will grow quite happily outdoors if the soil has ample humus and is
kept moist, but others need an alpine house.
VARIETIES:
The
largest Calceolaria for growing outdoors is
C.
biflora.
The 1 in. bright yellow flowers are carried on 1 ft. stalks above the hairy
toothed leaves.
C.
tenella
is much more compact- the tiny leaves form a dense carpet and the yellow
flowers are borne on 2 in. stalks. For something really different grow
C.
darwinii
(height 4 in., spread 6 in.). Each yellow flower is speckled with brown and
the lower lip has a broad white band. Unfortunately it is difficult to grow
outdoors.
SITE
& SOIL: Requires moist soil - Thrives in light shade.
PROPAGATION:
Divide clumps or sow seeds under glass in spring or summer.
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