Native to the Falkland Islands, Calceolaria fothergillii is a hardy little plant, forming a rosette of tiny, spoon-shaped, pale-green hairy leaves. From this rosette a single stem bears a lady's slipper flower in yellow with red or violet spots and a white bar across the 'toes'.
Calceolaria 'Walter Shrimpton' is a hybrid between Calceolaria darwinii and Calceolaria fothergillii. It's stronger and more consistent than its parent plants, bearing yellow brown flowers with a white bar across the pouch. It's ideal for growing as a houseplant or in an alpine house.
For best results grow Calceolaria 'Walter Shrimpton' in moist but well-drained soil in a cool spot in partial shade. Never allow the soil to dry out and deadhead plants regularly.
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Calceolaria ‘Walter shrimpton’ and wildlife
Calceolaria ‘Walter shrimpton’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Calceolaria ‘Walter shrimpton’ poisonous?
Calceolaria ‘Walter shrimpton’ has no toxic effects reported.
