Often Thought As Tender But This Calceolaria Is Reliably Hardy in The Uk. It Is Usually Evergreen Except During Very Hard Winters. Even During Milder Winters The Soft Slightly Velvety Leaves Will Suffer Slight Damage From Heavy Frosts. The Leaves Also Have Attractive Reddish Undersides And Panicles Of Yellow Slipper-Like Flowers Can Be Produced At Any Time Of The Year. Tolerates Most Soil Conditions But Flowers Best in Moist But Well Drained, Humus Rich Slightly Acid Conditions With Part Shade. Prune Back Hard in Spring To Encourage Denser Bushier Growth.

Sent as a young plant in a 9cm pot.