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rainymountain's Pocketbook Flower/Calceolaria x 1

Plant: Pocketbook Flower (Calceolaria biflora) | Variety: Goldcap | 0 |

Native to Chile and Argentina. Alpine. Low, ground hugging rosette hairy leaves, wiry stems rising in late Spring, each bearing a pair of pouch shaped flowers market with tiny red spots. Particularly good in shady rock garden, slow growing. Evenly moist, well-drained soil. 4-6"h x 6-8" spread. Z5

This is a tiny gem. I don’t think it is in the best place for viewing.

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Planting Data

Plant
Pocketbook Flower (1)
Variety
Goldcap (1)

Source

Purchased from Rona Home & Garden Centre on 17 Apr 08

Milestones

Day 0

17 Apr 08 Purchased

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Location

rainymountain's  Shade garden Shade garden

Garden Type: Flower
Sun: Dappled Sun
Soil: Combination

Revelstoke BC

Canada Canada 5b

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