Calceolaria Calynopsis Ruby 2L

£6.99

Calceolaria ‘Calynopsis Ruby’ 2L Pot

Plant Fact File:

  • Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as an annual)
  • Botanical Name: Calceolaria herbeohybrida ‘Calynopsis Ruby’
  • Common Name: Pocketbook Plant, Slipper Flower
  • Container Size: 2 Litre Pot
  • Mature Height: 20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
  • Mature Spread: 20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
  • Flower Color: Deep ruby red
  • Flower Form: Pouch-like, slipper-shaped blooms
  • Scent: Not fragrant
  • Flowering Period: Spring to early summer
  • Foliage: Light green, velvety leaves
  • Hardiness: Tender (USDA zones 10-11)
  • Aspect: Partial shade
  • Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich in organic matter
  • Uses: Indoor plant, shaded borders, containers

Description:

Calceolaria ‘Calynopsis Ruby’, commonly known as the Pocketbook Plant or Slipper Flower, is an enchanting perennial often grown as an annual for its vivid and unusual pouch-like flowers. This variety features striking deep ruby red blooms that appear in profusion from spring to early summer, creating a captivating display above its light green, velvety foliage. The distinctive flower shape, resembling a small pocketbook or slipper, adds a whimsical and eye-catching element to any garden or indoor space.

Ideal for shaded borders, containers, and indoor environments, Calceolaria ‘Calynopsis Ruby’ thrives in partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Though tender and best suited for outdoor growth in USDA zones 10-11, it can be enjoyed as an annual in cooler climates or grown indoors, bringing continuous beauty and charm to your home or garden.

Key Features:

Vibrant Blooms: ‘Calynopsis Ruby’ produces deep ruby red pouch-like flowers from spring to early summer. Compact Size: With a mature height and spread of 20-30 cm (8-12 inches), this plant is perfect for containers, shaded borders, and indoor displays. Non-Fragrant: The flowers are not fragrant, making them suitable for those sensitive to strong scents. Tender Perennial: Best grown as an annual in cooler climates or as a houseplant, Calceolaria ‘Calynopsis Ruby’ is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. Low Maintenance: Requires moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, with minimal care once established.

Planting Tips:

  • Choose a location with partial shade and moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
  • Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and incorporate compost or organic matter into the soil.
  • Plant Calceolaria ‘Calynopsis Ruby’ at the same depth as it was in its container and backfill with soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Avoid direct sunlight, as too much sun can scorch the leaves and flowers.
  • Apply a light mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Pinch back the tips of the plant to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
  • Bring the plant indoors if grown in cooler climates, or treat it as an annual and replace each year for continuous display.

Additional information

Aspect

Sun-loving

Colour

Blue