Description
An unusual, evergreen plant native to Chile,
Calceolaria integrifolia has soft green leaves and is smothered with very pretty, bright yellow, pouch-like flowers in mid summer. These flowers are particularly beautiful and long lasting when cut and used to create floral displays. This has a shrubby habit once established and is ideal for planting in a sunny, mixed border!
Features
- Common name: Lady's purse or Pocketbook Flower
- Position: Warm in full sun.
- Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Semi-hardy. This Calceolaria requires protection from cold winds and is best grown in a warm, sheltered garden.
- Flowering Period: June - July.
- Flower Colour: Bright yellow
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Small, rounded shrub.
- Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Supplied Size: 2L containers.