Phygelius Species, Cape Figwort, Cape Fuchsia, Southern River Bell, Wild Fuchsia (Phygelius capensis)

Phygelius capensis x rectus. This is a totally care free perennial in our Zone 7. Pendant, dusky, red-pink tubular flowers are borne from late July right through to first frost.

by Cactus_Joe Jan 3, 2002 2:47 AM

The inside of the flower is a contrasting yellow.

by philomel Oct 18, 2002 10:43 AM

Denver Botanic Gardens 09/01/09.

by plutodrive Sep 14, 2009 1:58 AM

UBC Botanical Gardens

by growin Aug 7, 2011 8:42 PM

UBC Botanical Gardens

by growin Aug 7, 2011 8:42 PM

Wonderfully weird! You might think you know this plant – but look again. Yes, it’s a “Cape Fuchsia” – it is in fact THE “Cape Fuchsia”

by AnniesAnnuals Apr 17, 2012 12:40 PM