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Phygelius rectus Salmon Leap

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Phygelius rectus Salmon Leap Cape Fuchsia,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:

Semi-evergreen perennial with dark green foliage and masses of reddish-orange tubular flowers during Summer and Autumn. Great to use as a border and in cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 1-1.5m tall x 1-1.5m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Mass Planting

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Scrophulariaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Orange

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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