Description

General aspect and origins - Jovellana violacea is a small shrub which is native to Chile, that bears pale inflated flowers. There are 6 species in the genus Jovellana, including Jovellana sinclarii, from New-Zealand.
Leaves - Jovellana violacea has small semi-decidious leaves, that are deeply lobed.
Flowers - This shrub has small pale violet inflated flowers, and look like calceolarias, which are related. They bloom in late spring and early summer.

Culture

This plant can withstand temperatures down to about 22°F/24°F (-5°C to -6°C), and thus can be grown in USDA zones 9a and warmer.
Soil - This shrub can grow in a relatively large range of soils. However, it prefers drained and sandy grounds.

Propagation

Jovellana violacea can be propagated by cuttings, air-layers, or offshoot division.