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. |