Jovellana punctata
An upright, evergreen, subshrub to around 1.5m tall with ovate, toothed leaves that have a minty scent when rubbed. Sprays of two-lipped, cup-shaped, pale lilac flowers with throats marked with darker spots and yellow flashes are borne in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Calceolariaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Jovellana are herbaceous perennials or semi-evergreen sub-shrubs. They have toothed or lobed leaves in opposite pairs and showy, two-lipped flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs a fertile, well-drained soil or compost in a sunny position. May survive outdoors in mild areas in a sheltered position protected with a dry winter mulch. Otherwise overwinter in a cool greenhouse. Can also be grown as a conservatory or cool-greenhouse plant, with good ventilation and shade from the hottest sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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