Jovellana violacea (Violet Teacup Flower)
Botanical Information
Family | Calceolariaceae |
Genus | Jovellana |
Species | violacea |
Synonyms | Calceolaria violacea |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Vine |
Origin | Native to Chile and New Zealand. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-10a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
Height | 1-3 m |
Spread | 50-100 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Plant along wall-side borders or in containers with support. |
Propagation | Propagated by semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in fertile, well-drained soils and partial sun. Requires shelter from strong winds. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Bark/Stem Description | The stems are thin and dark red. |
Leaf Description | The dark green, oval leaves are coarsley toothed and grow 2-3 cm long. |
Flower Description | The light violet cup-shaped flowers has dark purple and yellow spots on the inside and only grow to 2 cm across. |