Calceolaria Red

Calceolaria Red is anything but shy. With its velvety, deep crimson blooms shaped like tiny pouches, this charming annual is full of personality. It adds an instant sense of drama to shaded spaces, where its rich colour seems to glow against cooler surroundings. The texture is part of the appeal,  soft, almost plush, and uniquely sculptural.

Perfect for gardeners who like a touch of the unexpected, this Calceolaria variety suits covered balconies, garden nooks or layered spring pots. It works just as well as a solo star in a terracotta container or mingling with silvery foliage and trailing greens for a moody, romantic contrast. And because it flowers early in the season, it fills that quiet garden gap before summer’s heat-loving blooms take over.

Unlike more delicate spring flowers, Calceolaria Red is surprisingly easygoing. It prefers filtered light, regular moisture at the base, and a break from direct midday sun. With minimal effort, you’ll enjoy weeks of vivid colour and sculptural form, a garden detail that always feels a little bit magical.