Jovellana violacea

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Other common names

violet slipper flower

Synonyms

Calceolaria violacea

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Calceolariaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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