Description

Phygelius Funfare Orange description

Amazing bright dusky orange trumpet flowers brightening up the summer and early autumn.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
Good for wildlife in general.

How easy is it to grow:
Good for the middle of a border, container or by the patio and is easy in a fairly free draining soil. It is hardy here in East Anglia but would not like an exposed position in colder climes.

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Common name: Funfare Orange’ Cape  Fuchsia.

Also called: Phygelius × rectus Somerford Funfair Orange Yapor and Phygelius × rectus Somerford Funfare Orange Yapor

The best position in the garden:

Sun or semi shade.

What type of soil:

Well drained soil.

How much moisture:

Normal, fairly drought tolerant when established.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy in East Anglia – resents exposed position.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 60 cm.
Spread 50 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 4 plants per square metre.

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