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Calceolaria arachnoidea

Calceolaria arachnoidea
Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

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Calceolaria arachnoidea with clusters of mauve flowers.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Almost exclusively native to South America, this genus includes some perennial species which are very hardy and of great interest in the garden.

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Calceolaria arachnoidea (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Calceolaria

Species

arachnoidea

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference878411

Planting and care

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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