Calceolaria cana

Also Known As

Pocketbook Plant
Slipper Flower
Slipperwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 15"

planting zones

8b-11

Calceolaria cana plant details

Calceolaria cana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria cana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria cana

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Once upon a time, gardeners enjoyed Calceolarias that were tall, strong, & garden worthy. Over time, Calceolarias became shorter, blobby things that bloomed quickly & were then discarded. Here’s a perennial that we hope will restore the good name of the “Pocketbook Plant” – Calceolaria cana! Delicate, airy wands of strange & beautiful 1” purple spotted “pocketbook” flowers are borne on 2’ stems during the summer months. Grey leaves form pleasing foliage rosettes to 6”. We grow ours in raised beds or pots in very well drained soil, which helps protect the plants too much Winter wet. From Chile.