Calceolaria uniflora
Botanical Information
| Family | Calceolariaceae |
| Genus | Calceolaria |
| Species | uniflora |
| Origin | Southern Patagonia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Spread | 20 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Discovered by Charles Darwin, these unique flowers almost look like little orange penguins marching over the rocks they grow on. Pollinated by oil bees. |
| Pests | Botrytis fungus. |
| Habitat | Sandy mountain slopes and ridge tops at an altitude of 1,600 m. |
| Flower Description | Pouch-like blooms about 5 cm tall, with a white band across the open pouch, with burgundy or deep orange markings above and below it. |