Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, west facing

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Native to the Falkland Islands, Calceolaria fothergillii is a hardy little plant, forming a rosette of tiny, spoon-shaped, pale-green hairy leaves. From this rosette a single stem bears a lady's slipper flower in yellow with red or violet spots and a white bar across the 'toes'.

For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in a cool spot in partial shade. Never allow the soil to dry out and deadhead plants regularly.

Calceolaria fothergillii may be propagated from seed: sow seed on the surface of moist, well-drained compost in spring. Keep seedlings moist and transplant into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Gradually harden them off to outside conditions and move them to their final planting positions after all risk of frost has passed.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyes

Calceolaria and wildlife

Calceolaria has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Calceolaria poisonous?

Calceolaria has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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