Calceolaria biflora 'Goldcap'

Also called Pocketbook Plant, Purse Flower

AKA Calceolaria plantaginea
Yellow, "slipper" flowers with red freckles appear on slender stems
Semi-evergreen, almost succulent, basal leaves remain attractive throughout the season
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Height: 15-20 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
15-25 cm

SPREAD:
20-25 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a rich, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil, in a dappled, shady location. Dense shade can prevent flowering. Can sometimes be difficult to establish and winter wet may cause problems.

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade

Rock garden

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Clumping
Dwarf

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging