Calceolaria darwinii
Sand Lady's Slipper
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Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Description
Calceolaria uniflora is a perennial plant of the genus Calceolaria. It is originally from Tierra del Fuego in the southern part of South America. Calceolaria uniflora is a mountain plant growing only to 10 cm (4 in) tall. The flowers are a compound of yellow, white and brownish red.
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Blooming
Flowers are usually yellow, but can be bronze or spotted with red. Generally blooms in the spring and through summer. Flowers best when grown in climates that are slightly cool and moist during the bloom season. Many members of the Calceolaria genus are native to alpine regions, which provide these conditions.
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Growth
When grown outdoors, provide partial to full shade. Low growing perennials work well in a rock garden. Where plants are not hardy, grow annuals, biennials, and shrubs in a temperate greenhouse. Can also grow as summer bedding. Temperate greenhouses have daytime temperatures set between 50-55ºF (10-13ºC), and a nighttime temperature of 45ºF (7ºC).
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Planting
Sow seeds in either early spring or in autumn. If the seeds are sown in autumn they will need to be protected from the cold.
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Pest
Spider mites, aphids, slugs, and whiteflies cause problems. Other issues include wilt, fungal spots, gray mold, and white mold.
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Interesting facts
The genus name is derived from Latin and means "shoe maker". Additionally, the common names of this genus are Slipperwort, Slipper Flower, etc. These names all come from the shapes of the flowers. The lower lips of the flowers look like small pouches or slippers.
Sand Lady's Slipper (Calceolaria darwinii) - Soil and irrigation
Requires regular water, but during the winter they need little water.
