Common Name | Cape Fuchsia |
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Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Genus | Phygelius |
species | x rectus |
Plant Series | Phygelius COLORBURST™ Series |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP31398 ('TNPHYCRO') |
EU Grant # | EU61728 ('TNPHYCRO') |
Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September, October |
Flower Color | Pink, Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | -- |
Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, banks. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 28" / 30" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
Water (Garden) | Average needs, drought tolerant when established. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | -- |
Phygelius COLORBURST™ ‘Rose’
The eye-catching flare of these intense purple-rose flowers will turn up the level of excitement in borders, containers and mixed planters. Bountiful flower counts and vigorous crowns make this plant an excellent thriller and filler for sunny areas. Extended bloom times will ensure flushes of flowers from late spring to late fall. This improved cultivar does not spread, keeping your accent colors exactly where you want!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 28″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September, October
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.75 – 1.5 |
pH | 6.1 – 7.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 8 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |