Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calceolariaceae

Genus:

Calceolaria

Species:

Calceolaria bicolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and should be surface sown. Germination best at temperatures between 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI