Calceolaria, Lady's Slipper, Pocketbook Plant, Pouch Flower, Slipper Flower, Slipperwort 'Golden Nugget'

Calceolariaintegrifolia

Genus
Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh)
Species
integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Martinez, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

Santa Clara, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Los Angeles, CA | August 2019 | neutral

Beautiful flowers but a bit tricky in southern California, as the leaves tend to scorch after two hours of direct sun (at least in midday...Read More

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Santa Clara, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

It’s a very handsome plant wo/flowers, gorgeous when blooming. Easy and evergreen in zone 8.

B
San Francisco, CA | September 2002 | positive

I have had this plant for ten years, and divided it many times to give to other people. It is great plant, very easy to grow, but it gets...Read More

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