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Calceolaria biflora

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: biflora (by-FLOR-uh) (Info)

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Ursula On Nov 29, 2004, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

The leaves of this pretty Chilean Native perennial form a basal rosette, from which the red flower stems emerge, contrasting with the bright yellow pouch-flowers.

Their natural habitat is always close to water (boggy areas, near water courses, etc.). They tolerate full sun provided the soil is always moist.

Propagation from seeds: stratified Autumn sowing, using a mix of three portions compost, one portion acid soil and one portion river sand. Sow on surface and do not cover seeds- just press them gently against the mix. Do not allow soil to dry out. They will flower the first year from seeds.



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