Jovellana violacea
violet teacup flower
J. violacea is an upright, suckering, sub-shrub with oval, lobed leaves carried on dark red stems. Sprays of nodding, bell-shaped flowers appear in summer - they are pale purple with a yellow throat marked with small, dark purple spots
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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 | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Purple Yellow | Green | |
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Red | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Calceolariaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
- Plant range
- Chile
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 heel cuttings of side shoots in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 10, in early to mid-spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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