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Calceolaria John Innes Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Calceolaria John Innes Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Use fine well-draining seed compost

Surface sow seeds without covering

Maintain cool temperatures for germination

Keep soil consistently moist

Transplant seedlings carefully once established

How to Grow


Grow in partial shade or filtered light

Water regularly without waterlogging

Provide cool, well-ventilated conditions

Feed lightly during flowering period

Remove spent blooms to extend display

Tips


Avoid direct hot sunlight

Maintain even soil moisture

Ideal for cool-season planting

Use containers for better control

Protect from extreme heat

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Slipper blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not edible

suitable-for

Suitable for

outdoor

About
Calceolaria John Innes Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Plant

Calceolaria John Innes is a distinctive perennial flowering plant prized for its unusual slipper-shaped blooms and vibrant color patterns. Well suited for cooler conditions, it thrives in partial shade and protected garden areas. Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers, window boxes, and shaded borders. With proper moisture and care, Calceolaria rewards gardeners with striking floral displays that add character and visual interest to both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

20–30 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

8–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–25 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool fertile soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000126693

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Calceolaria John Innes flowers unique?

The blooms have distinctive pouch-shaped flowers that create an unusual ornamental display.

Can this plant brighten shaded garden areas?

Yes, it performs well in locations with bright filtered light or partial shade.

Will the flowers provide long-lasting color?

Yes, healthy plants can produce an extended flowering display under suitable conditions.

Can Calceolaria be grown in decorative containers?

Yes, it is suitable for pots, planters, and sheltered patio displays.

Do pollinating insects visit the flowers?

Yes, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Does this plant appreciate consistently moist soil?

Yes, even moisture helps support healthy growth and flowering.