Slipper Flower
Calceolaria biflora
Also known as
Pocketbook Plant, Purse Flower, Lady's Purse, Pocketbook Flower, Slipperwort
Calceolaria biflora Lam. by Butterfly voyages (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
25cm | Max | 20cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Slipper Flower Overview
Calceolaria biflora is an evergreen perennial species in the Calceolariaceae family. It is a hardy, alpine plant that produces bright yellow flowers spotted with brown from late spring-summer. The flowers are interestingly pod-shaped, similar to slippers in appearance and 2 are produced on each flowering stem. This plant grows low to the ground, with a mat-forming habit, producing silvery leaves that are covered in very fine hairs.
Common problems with Slipper Flower
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How to propagate Slipper Flower
Seed
Autumn or Spring
Division
Cuttings
Propagation is by softwood cuttings in late spring or summer.
Special features of Slipper Flower
Ground cover
Mat forming
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Slipper Flower
Border, rock garden, naturaliser