Colorburst™ Orange Cape Fuchsia
Phygelius 'TNPHYCO' Plant Patent Applied For
Pronunciation: fy-GEL-us REK-tus
SKU #42886
| Description | A handsome Monrovia exclusive with 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. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Midsummer into Fall |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide, spreading wider by underground stems. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| 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 |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Catmint (Nepeta); Hemerocallis (Daylily); Saliva (Salvia) |
| Care | 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. |
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| Lore | A South African native that thrives in Mediterranean-like climates with moderately warm temperatures, and cooler coastal regions. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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