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Colorburst™ Orange Cape Fuchsia
Phygelius 'TNPHYCO' Plant Patent Applied For
Pronunciation: fy-GEL-us REK-tus
SKU #42886
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide, spreading wider by underground stems.
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| Description | Dark green foliage on a bushy, upright mound and a profusion of extraordinary blooms. The showy clusters of dangling, tubular, fuchsia-like, orange firecracker flowers will be the star of the show from midsummer into fall. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Catmint (Nepeta); Hemerocallis (Daylily); Saliva (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drought in cool coastal areas. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. In colder regions cut back to basal foliage in late winter or spring after last frost; mulch to protect root zone. Feed in spring. |
| History | First introduced by Monrovia in 2019, developed by Terra Nova in Canby, Oregon. |
| Lore | A South African native that thrives in Mediterranean-like climates with moderately warm temperatures, and cooler coastal regions. |
Details
| Description | Dark green foliage on a bushy, upright mound and a profusion of extraordinary blooms. The showy clusters of dangling, tubular, fuchsia-like, orange firecracker flowers will be the star of the show from midsummer into fall. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Catmint (Nepeta); Hemerocallis (Daylily); Saliva (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drought in cool coastal areas. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. In colder regions cut back to basal foliage in late winter or spring after last frost; mulch to protect root zone. Feed in spring. |
|---|
History
| History | First introduced by Monrovia in 2019, developed by Terra Nova in Canby, Oregon. |
|---|---|
| Lore | A South African native that thrives in Mediterranean-like climates with moderately warm temperatures, and cooler coastal regions. |
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No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.