Phygelius x rectus 'Somerford Funfair Orange' (Somerford Funfair Series) (Cape fuchsia 'Somerford Funfair Orange')

Botanical name

Phygelius x rectus 'Somerford Funfair Orange' (Somerford Funfair Series)

Other names

Cape fuchsia 'Somerford Funfair Orange', Phygelius x rectus 'Funfair Orange', Phygelius x rectus 'Yapor'

Genus

Phygelius Phygelius

Variety or Cultivar

'Somerford Funfair Orange' _ 'Somerford Funfair Orange' is a semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial with elongated, green foliage and arching spikes of subtle orange trumpet flowers spiralling up the stems from summer until autumn.

Phygelius x rectus 'Somerford Funfair Orange' (Somerford Funfair Series) is: Semi evergreen

Habit

Suckering

Flower

Orange in Summer

Foliage

Mid-green in All seasons

Watch out for

Specific pests

Capsid bug Capsid bug

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Cut back to the base in spring or, in mild areas, where the shrub is evergreen, prune lightly to retain shape in spring.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings, Suckers

Phygelius x rectus 'Somerford Funfair Orange' (Somerford Funfair Series) (Cape fuchsia 'Somerford Funfair Orange') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. In mild areas it may be evergreen, whilst in frost-prone areas, protect with a dry mulch in winter.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)