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Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group

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Overview

Calceolaria herbeohybrida, known as Slipper or Pouch Flower, adds a pop of color with its unique, balloon-like blooms that resemble slippers. Ideal for partial shade, they thrive in well-drained, organic-rich soil. These annuals reach 6-15 inches tall and spread up to 12 inches, offering a sea of yellow, orange, red, or bicolor flowers in spring to summer. Perfect for borders or as cheerful container specimens. Hardy in USDA zones 10-11.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 9–9Climate Mediterranean
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — balloon-like blooms that resemble slippers
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Calceolaria herbeohybridaSlipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — adds a pop of color with its uniqueSlipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Ideal for partial shade, they thrive in well-drained, organic-rich soilSlipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — These annuals reach 6-15 inches tall and spread up to 12 inchesSlipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — balloon-like blooms that resemble slippersSlipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Perfect for borders or as cheerful container specimens+48

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — known as Slipper or Pouch Flower
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Calceolaria herbeohybrida
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — adds a pop of color with its unique
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Ideal for partial shade, they thrive in well-drained, organic-rich soil
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — These annuals reach 6-15 inches tall and spread up to 12 inches
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — balloon-like blooms that resemble slippers
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Perfect for borders or as cheerful container specimens
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — or bicolor flowers in spring to summer
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — commonly known as the Slipper Flower or Pouch Flower
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — is a captivating addition to any garden with its unique and striking blossoms
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — This herbaceous perennial is famed for its pocket-shaped flowers
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — or bi-colored blooms that resemble tiny
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — though it can tolerate a range of light conditions
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — which boast a brilliant display of yellow
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — the Calceolaria prefers a cool climate and thrives in partial shade
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — and regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil conditions
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — It's important to provide it with well-drained
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — without becoming waterlogged.<br><br>When designing a landscape
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — often wrinkled leaves are typically a lush green
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — adding a burst of color when many other plants are just beginning to grow
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — The plant's peak blooming period is from late spring to early summer
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — creating a pleasing contrast with the vibrant floral pouches.<br><br>As a tender perennial
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — in zones below USDA hardiness 10

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