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Cape Fuschia 'Passionate'

Phygelius

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Family

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Phygelius (fy-GEL-us)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Orange

Red-Orange

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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redchic01

southern willamette valley, OR (Zone 7a) | December 2008 | positive

I've only had this plant 6 or 7 months now, and I love it. What I find the most interesting is that the foliage changes color in the win...Read More

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