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Calceolaria corymbosa

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: corymbosa (kor-rim-BOW-suh) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

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

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

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
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive Ursula On Jun 28, 2007, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

Herbaceous perennial Calceolaria species that reaches up to 50cm (20”), thrives as well in full sun as in partial/light shade, requires regular watering (keep the soil slightly moist), good drainage and blooms during spring. The plant will live much longer if you deadhead it and only keep the seedpods you require for further propagation.

Sowing recommendations: either during spring or autumn. Use a mix of two parts compost, one part regular gardening soil and one part sharp river sand. Cover this mix with a fine layer of sharp river sand and moisten before scattering the seeds (do not cover the seeds). The seedlings can be transplanted into pots or bags once they have two true leaves. Calceolaria corymbosa will bloom the first year from seeds – bright yellow flowers with purplish stripes inside the ‘pouch’ and speckles at the outside.

This is a very versatile plant that can be used in borders, meadows, to supply a bright colour under shrubs, in containers and pots, for rock gardens etc.



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