Calceolaria x banksii


Botanical Information

FamilyCalceolariaceae
GenusCalceolaria
Speciesx banksii
CategoryPerennials
Origin'Calceolaria' from the Latin word, 'calceolus' which means slipper, in reference to the shape of the flower petal's lower lip.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-7 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)20 - 30
HeightUp to 0.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionCalceolaria � banksii is a perennial with soft, medium-green foliage and deep orange-brown, pouched flowers.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, elliptic with reticulate venation (smaller veins forming a network).
Flower DescriptionPetals are a deep red-orange, lower lip inflated and slipper-like, upper lip smaller, flowers arranged in terminal clusters.
Fruit DescriptionA capsule with many seeds.

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