Cape Fuschia 'Snow Queen'

Phygeliusaequalis

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phygelius (fy-GEL-us)
Species
aequalis (ee-KWA-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Central Point, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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W
Portland, OR (Zone 7b) | June 2008 | positive

Doesn't come back as huge being its 2nd year in the ground, but I am fine with a slow beginner. The first year I had it (zone 7) it got l...Read More

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | December 2006 | positive

I have 3 of these in my new back yard garden, and have just really been pleased with them! The flowers couldn't be any more white - just...Read More

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