Bush slipperwort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bush slipperwort |
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Calceolaria
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integrifolia
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Calceolaria integrifolia, also known as the bush slipperwort, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the Calceolaria group of plants. You can find it growing naturally in Argentina and Chile.
This plant is an evergreen subshrub. This means it stays green all year round. It also means it's a woody plant, but smaller than a tree, growing up to about 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall.
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What Does Bush Slipperwort Look Like?
The leaves of the bush slipperwort are quite special. They have many visible veins. They also feel a bit sticky and have a bumpy, puckered texture.
Its Unique Flowers
The flowers of this plant are very eye-catching. They bloom in groups during spring and summer. Each flower is a bright lemon yellow color. They have a unique shape that reminds people of antirrhinums, which are also known as snapdragons.
Growing Bush Slipperwort
People often grow Calceolaria integrifolia in gardens. In the United Kingdom, it has even won a special award. This award is called the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It shows that the plant is excellent for growing in gardens.
Where to Plant It
If you want to grow this plant, it needs a specific spot. It likes a place that is protected from strong winds and frost. It also grows best where it gets lots of sun or a little bit of shade.
Interesting Types of Bush Slipperwort
There are different types of Calceolaria integrifolia. One very cool type is called 'Kentish Hero'. This special plant has large flowers. They start out red and then change to an orange color.
