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Jovellana violacea


Violet Teacup Flower




Origin:  Native to Chile and New Zealand.
Family
Calceolariaceae
Genus
Jovellana
Species
violacea
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Vine
Synonyms
Calceolaria violacea
USDA Hardiness Zone
9b-10a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3
Temperature (°C)
-6.7-4.4
Temperature (°F)
20-40
Height
1-3 m
Spread
50-100 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Landscape
Plant along wall-side borders or in containers with support.
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile, well-drained soils and partial sun. Requires shelter from strong winds.
Growth
Fast
Bark/Stem Description
The stems are thin and dark red.
Leaf Description
The dark green, oval leaves are coarsley 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.
Notable Specimens
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. Ischyrolepis subverticillata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by semi-ripe cuttings.
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