Jovellana violacea (Violet Teacup Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyCalceolariaceae
GenusJovellana
Speciesviolacea
SynonymsCalceolaria violacea
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeVine
OriginNative to Chile and New Zealand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b-10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7-4.4
Temperature (°F)20-40
Height1-3 m
Spread50-100 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapePlant along wall-side borders or in containers with support.
PropagationPropagated by semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in fertile, well-drained soils and partial sun. Requires shelter from strong winds.
Notable SpecimensTresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe stems are thin and dark red.
Leaf DescriptionThe dark green, oval leaves are coarsley toothed and grow 2-3 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe light violet cup-shaped flowers has dark purple and yellow spots on the inside and only grow to 2 cm across.

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