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Calceolaria integrifolia (Pocketbook Plant)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Greenhouse, Containerr
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Yellow, Red, Brown
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 2 ft.
Height: 3 - 4 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy. Flowers are a rich yellow, patterned with red or brown spots. They appear in clusters of pouch-shaped blooms. This small, shrubby plant is a native of Chile and is a popular greenhouse plant and is also grown as a plant selection in many florists' shops. These can be difficult to grow from seed and you will probably want to purchase seedlings. When flower buds begin to form, you will want to keep your plants watered regularly to promote better bloom size and quality. C. integrifolia is not drought tolerant. This member of the mallow family bears large red flowers with white centers. It is also grown for its musk-scented seeds. In hot climates it is best to grow this annual in filtered sunlight. This annual prefers a soil that is moist and will not tolerate drought. Nick, then soak your seeds overnight. They will sink in the water when they are ready to be planted. This annual is also available in a yellow-flowering variety.