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Bill
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The name "Cape Fuschia" is misleading. Other than the fact that the flower shape resembles that of a hardy Fuschia, Phygelius are completely unrelated to Fuschias. They are actually relatives of Foxgloves and Penstemons.

Cape Fuchsias (Phygelius species) are shrubby, evergreen perennials which are hardy to USDA Zone 7. In colder regions, they are grown as an annual. Cape Fuchsias have a long blooming season from early summer until the first frost. They are a favorite flower of hummingbirds.

Phygelius grow 3-5 feet high and wide. They prefer full, bright sun but will tolerate periods of light shade. They prefer a rich, well draining soil with regular watering. Remove the spent flowers to ensure continuous summer blooming.

In early Spring, cut the plant back to about half it's size to encourage new stems and a fuller plant.

Propagation

Cape Fuschias are easily grown from seeds collected the previous year. (When the seed pods ripen, shake the seeds into a paper bag and allow them to dry completely. Store them in a cool dry place.)
The seeds may be started indoors at 70 degrees or sow them directly into the garden in early Spring.

They can also be propagated from (quick rooting) short stem tip cuttings taken in midsummer, or by simply removing and transplanting the offset suckers from the parent plant!


Phygelius 'Trewidden Pink'
Cape Fuschia


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[grin] - These are Cedar Hill flowers!

[ July 09, 2011, 02:39 AM: Message edited by: Bill ]
Plants: 11227 | From: Cedar Hill Washington | Registered: Aug 2002  |  Seeded: 165.121.25.222
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very pretty. will they tolerate the heat and humidity of s.e. ga? and are they blooming for you right now?
Seeded: 12.77.200.174
Bill
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Phygelius are native to sub-tropical areas of South Africa so I imagine they would do well in Georgia...
Yes, my plant is still covered in flowers! [flower]
Plants: 11227 | From: Cedar Hill Washington | Registered: Aug 2002  |  Seeded: 165.121.25.231
   

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