| Common Name | Cape Fuchsia |
|---|---|
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Phygelius |
| species | x rectus |
| Plant Series | Phygelius COLORBURST™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP31102 ('TNPHYCO') |
| EU Grant # | EU61727 ('TNPHYCO') |
| 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™ ‘Orange’
Red-orange flowers provide a bold, distinctive look that many have not had the pleasure to admire. This sun loving perennial does not spread and acts as an ideal border or backdrop. In a mixed container, COLORBURST™ 'Orange' acts both as a “filler” and a “thriller”. Let this charming burst of color make your garden a magnet for everyone who wishes to visit!
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) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.75 – 1.5 |
| pH | 6.1 – 7.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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