Rare Fothergills Calceolaria Sand Lady Slipper Flower from the Falkland Islands
The most sought after Calceolaria. Native to the
Falkland Islands, Calceolaria fothergillii is a hardy little plant,
forming a rosette of tiny, spoon-shaped, pale-green hairy leaves. From
this rosette a single stem bears a lady’s slipper flower in yellow with
red or violet spots and a white bar across the ‘toes’. Wonderful choice
rarity for rock garden and containers.
For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in a cool spot in
partial shade. Never allow the soil to dry out and deadhead plants
regularly. Likes a moist but well-drained acidic soil mix Perennial,
zones 5-9. Counterfeit seeds are already on the market. Beware of
"bargains" from China. Note this is not Calceolaria Uniflora, which is shorter.
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