Jovellana violacea (Violet Teacup Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Calceolariaceae |
| Genus | Jovellana |
| Species | violacea |
| Synonyms | Calceolaria violacea |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Native to Chile and New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-10a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 50-100 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Plant along wall-side borders or in containers with support. |
| Propagation | Propagated by semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in fertile, well-drained soils and partial sun. Requires shelter from strong winds. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The stems are thin and dark red. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, oval leaves are coarsely toothed and grow 2-3 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The light violet cup-shaped flowers has dark purple and yellow spots on the inside and only grow to 2 cm across. |
Photographs
Jovellana violacea, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Jovellana violacea, leaf. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.
Jovellana violacea, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Jovellana violacea, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Jovellana violacea, autumn form. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.