An upright, suckering shrub with evergreen dark green leaves and tubular, scarlet flowers in summer. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phygelius capensis coccineus
An upright, suckering shrub with evergreen dark green leaves and tubular, scarlet flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phygelius |
|---|---|
| Species | capensis |
| Varietry | coccineus |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | scarlet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head regularly |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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