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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.

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.

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.