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Phygelius, Cape Fuchsia 'New Sensation'

Phygeliusx rectus

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Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phygelius (fy-GEL-us)

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Species

x rectus (REK-tus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

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Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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RichSwanner

Citrus Heights, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2003 | positive

I love this plant.A hybrid from Robin White. Original plant was from E. Africa " Sensation". Hardy to 25F,but can take 15F and live. A ma...Read More

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Phygeliusx rectus

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