| Common Name | Cape Fuchsia |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Phygelius |
| species | x rectus |
| Plant Series | Phygelius COLORBURST™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| 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™ ‘Light Orange’
Alluring creamy-orange trumpets hang elegantly above this lush, mounding subshrub. A vibrant orange fringe on each flower invites gardeners, butterflies and hummingbirds alike to bask in its elegant simplicity. The branched clusters of flowers are dense with color from the increased flower count and extended bloom time. This cultivar can thrive in zones 7-10 with average fertility and drainage.
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) | Provide frequent watering. |
| EC | 0.75 – 1.5 |
| pH | 6.1 – 7.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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