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    Calceolaria alba

    Also Known As

    • Pocketbook Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 16"
    • W: 16"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Calceolaria alba plant details

    Calceolaria alba is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria alba

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: calceolariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 16 IN wide, 16 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria alba

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dark green, narrow, jagged leaves grow on stems to 16" tall; then the show of puffy white flowers begins like so many mini marshmallows. Fanciful, fun plant for children (and the child in each of us)!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Calceolaria alba plant

    How to Grow Calceolaria alba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Calceolaria bilatata

    aka Lady's Purse, pocketbook Flower, Slipper Flower, Slipperwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calceolaria bilatata flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Calceolaria integrifolia 'Kentish Hero'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calceolaria integrifolia 'Kentish Hero' flower by Far Out Flora
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    Calceolaria arachnoidea

    aka Slipper Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calceolaria arachnoidea flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Calceolaria ssp. aff. integrifolia

    aka Pocketbook Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calceolaria ssp. aff. integrifolia flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Calceolaria calycina

    aka Slipper Flower, Yellow-Bract Calceolaria

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Calceolaria calycina flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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