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Calceolaria corymbosa

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Calceolaria corymbosa plant details

Calceolaria corymbosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calceolaria corymbosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: calceolariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calceolaria corymbosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Chile comes this fun Calceolaria species (not a hybrid) forming sprays of good-sized, elongated, slipper-like flowers with maroon speckles. Calceolaria corymbosa was used as a parent for the more commonly known “Pocketbook Plant,” but is much taller - 1’-2’ tall. Semi-evergreen, basal rosette. Bloom time is late Spring to Fall. Plant in moist, rich soil in part shade. Excellent container plant.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Calceolaria corymbosa plant

How to Grow Calceolaria corymbosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Calceolaria for your garden

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
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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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aka Slipper Flower

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6b-11

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 12"

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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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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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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