There is a colorful annual, Calceolaria, sometimes called pocketbook plant because of the pouch-shaped blooms. This is also called slipper flower or lady's slipper. The flowers are vivid shades of red, amber-orange and yellow. And some are spotted. These are grown on window sills and in garden rooms.
Calceolaria likes cool temperatures, fresh moist air and bright light, but protect from hot sun.
They usually are added to the compost pile once flowering has stopped. Mail garden questions to Kathy Huber, Garden Editor, Houston Chronicle, P.O. Box 4260, Houston 77210. The bulk of mail prevents individual replies to all unpublished letters.