General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 30 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Blush pink/red at the flower base then turning to a nice light yellow as it flares out at the tip, edged in light red.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Late May to frost. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Cape Fuchsia

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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Apr 6, 2013 10:16 PM concerning plant:
    Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius 'Peach Trombone') is a XERA Plants introduction.

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