The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phygelius x rectus is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
cape fuchsia
Phygelius x rectus
Cape Fuchsia is an evergreen subshrub native bloomer of the Southern African Cape regions. The exotically vibrant flowers light up spring and summer gardens with its tubular, trumpet-shaped blooms in various shades of pink, purple and white. The long, heavy clusters of blooms cascade from arching branches to form a dramatic appeal. This fast-growing species tolerates full sun, cold and moderate drought, and prefers mild temperatures and regular water. Permanent shearing will promote bushiness and increase the mass of flowers. Suitable for a variety of locations, Cape Fuchsia is an excellent addition to borders and makes a stunning container specimen.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
7
Flowers:
Showy, Yellow, Red, White, Orange Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Cape Fuchsia should be watered regularly and deeply, but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. When watering cape fuchsia, it is best to wait for the top inch of soil to dry before adding water. Water slowly and deeply so that the water reaches the entire root structure. In general, cape fuchsia needs to be watered about once a week. During periods of high heat and increased sunlight, extra watering may be necessary. If extra watering is required, only apply enough water to keep the soil moist and never waterlog the plant.
sunlight
Cape fuchsia (Phygelius x rectus) is an evergreen perennial plant that does best with plenty of direct sunlight and moderately warm temperatures. It will thrive in a position where it receives full sun for most of the day, particularly in summer when it is in full bloom. In milder climates, it can be grown in partial shade as long as the plant receives at least 6 hours of direct sunshine each day; however, this may limit the flowering of the plant. In cooler climates, providing the Cape fuchsia with about 4-6 hours of morning sun is ideal.
pruning
Cape fuchsia should be pruned in early spring. Pruning should be light and limited to removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. While it depends on the size and shape that you would like your plant to be, generally pruning should consist of removing no more than a third of the growth from the shrub. Trimming away any leggy, weak, or crossing branches can help keep the plant dense and compact, while thinning the center of the bush can help increase air movement and reduce the risk of diseases. Avoid cutting all the way back to old wood as new growth may not form.
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Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Cape fuchsias typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Cape fuchsias typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phygelius x rectus is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
