Phygelius, Cape Fuchsia 'Sunshine'

Phygeliusx rectus

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phygelius (fy-GEL-us)
Species
x rectus (REK-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Cloverdale, California

Magalia, California

Paradise, California

Clayton, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Wilsonville, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

Newport News, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

North Bend, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Seattle, Washington(3 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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J
Magalia, CA | September 2013 | positive

Zone 8a. Cut back hard in January to increase bushiness and foliage color. I have this with dark purple ground cover and other contrastin...Read More

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2011 | positive

One of my favorite plants in the garden. I purchased a Cape Fuchsia in a 3in pot last summer, and it grew rapidly all year. This spring i...Read More

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Northern California, CA | October 2003 | positive

Chartreuse foliage and consistant bloomer.

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