CALCEOLARIA Jovellana punctata

Jovellan Punctata, also known as a calceolaria is a perennial flower.  It can be kept as a perennial indoors in colder climates and moved outside after the last frost of the Winter and before the first frost in the Fall.  This flower has a pale violet colour with purple spots.  Naturally flowers between June and August.  It's a great addition to any garden, though they prefer bright but shaded areas.  

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Location: Shade

Seeds per pack: 10

Germination: Unlike a lot of other perennials, these seeds should germinate fairly quickly without a cold stratification period.  However, if they still haven't germinated after 4 weeks, a cooling period of 2-4 is recommended.