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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

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) — The plant's peak blooming period is from late spring to early summer; it's important to
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — adding a burst of color when many other plants are just beginning to grow; in zones below USDA
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — and regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil conditions; adds a pop of color with
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — in zones below USDA hardiness 10; the Calceolaria prefers a cool climate and thrives in
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — it is often grown as an annual; often wrinkled leaves are typically a lush green
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — creating a pleasing contrast with the vibrant floral pouches.<br><br>As a tender, image 53
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — often wrinkled leaves are typically a lush green; calceolaria herbeohybrida

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