- Botanical name: Jovellana violacea
- Common name: Violet slipper flower
- Family: Calceolariaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Purple
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Violet slipper flower, Jovellana violacea, is an attractive sub shrub native to Chile and New Zealand, bearing pretty, lobed, fresh green leaves on dark red stems. In summer, these are complemented by pale pink-purple, bell-shaped flowers, the inside of which are adorned with a splash of yellow, and maroon spots.
Grow Jovellana violacea in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. While tolerant of cold temperatures, it’s not fully hardy, and may need protection from freezing conditions. The Royal Horticultural Society have awarded it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Jovellana violacea
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Plant size
100cm height
80cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Jovellana violacea and wildlife
Jovellana violacea has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Jovellana violacea poisonous?
Jovellana violacea has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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