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Calceolaria Species, Fothergill's Slipper-Wort

Calceolariafothergillii

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Calceolaria fothergillii by Terri1948

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Genus

Calceolaria (kal-ke-oh-lar-ee-uh)

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Species

fothergillii (foth-er-GIL-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Calceolaria bellidifolia

Calceolaria cavanillesii

Calceolaria neeana

Fagelia bellidifolia

Fagelia fothergillii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Succulent

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Bronze

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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neutral

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negative

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