Species flannel bush
yellow flowers with dark-yellow anthers, green-olive leaves and olive-brown stems

flannel bush

Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

The flannel bush (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') is an amazing, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that covers itself in stunning yellow flowers from May to July. Its waxy, flannel-like leaves provide an interesting texture and lend itself well to adding texture and interest to your garden. This native California shrub is a great addition to any garden, providing color and texture with minimal effort. Its beauty is undeniable as it thrives in full sun and blooms with bright yellow flowers which attract butterflies and other pollinators. This charming shrub is sure to bring California glory to any garden!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') should be watered deeply and completely whenever its soil starts to dry out. This is usually every 1-2 weeks during the spring and summer, less often in the fall and winter. When watering, make sure to saturate the entire root zone and not just the top few inches of soil. During periods of extreme heat, additional waterings may necessary. Also, be mindful not to overwater as this can cause root rot and other issues.

sunlight

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') prefers full-sun exposure. The plant should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day in order to thrive. A south-facing garden area is ideal since it will receive the most sunlight during the day, though other directions can work as well. This plant dislikes shade and will not perform well when grown in an area that receives less than 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

pruning

Flannel Bush (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') should be pruned in early spring, just before new growth begins. The shrub should be pruned lightly each year to maintain desired shape and size. If dead wood is present, prune it out. Long, straggly growth should be pruned back by up to 1-third of its length, using sharp pruning shears. Exceptionally long branches can be cut back to their base, but try to maintain the natural shape and overall form of the plant. In addition, it is recommended that up to 1-third of the oldest stems be pruned out at the base to encourage new growth.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Fremontodendron 'California Glory' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Fremontodendron 'California Glory' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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