About

Calceolaria Calynopsis Orange ('Klech10010') is a half-hardy perennial valued for its distinctive, pouch-like orange blooms. These flowers appear in clusters above the leaves during late spring and early summer. While commonly cultivated as an annual for bedding, this plant can be kept over winter in environments that are protected from frost.

About the genus

Calceolaria species may be classified as annuals, biennials, perennials, or shrubs. They typically feature either opposite leaves or basal rosettes. The flowers, which can appear alone or in clusters, resemble slippers and come in shades of yellow, red, or purple.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Plant type

Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

1-2 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Houseplants

Care notes

Cultivation

Outdoors, grow in light, moderately fertile, acidic soil in sun or partial shade. Flowering is best in cool, moist conditions. Water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks. To overwinter plants, lift them before the first frosts and put them in pots in a frost-free greenhouse

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass in early spring

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to grey moulds