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Plant of the Day
Saturday 13 September 2025
The flower stems of Phygelius capensis (Cape figwort, Cape fuchsia) were coming over and through the railings of this front garden. This vigorous semi-evergreen small shrub or herbaceous perennial needs a sunny location and fertile soil, the plant may need winter protection (usually as a mulch).
Jill Raggett
Cape fuchsia (Phygelius capensis)
Cape fuchsia (Phygelius capensis)
Yucca and pink cape fuchsia, rosemary and yellow pansies
White cape fuchsia, orange daylily
Phygelius, alliums, and hellebores.
Scientific Name – Phygelius x rectus
Common Name – Cape fuchsia
Family – Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type – Evergreen sub shrub
Habit – Upright, Arching
Hardiness Zone – USDA Zone 7
Mature Size – Height - 26-50" - Spread - 24-40"
Fall/Winter Colour – Green-yellow
Leaf – Simple, Lanceolate, Ovate
Leaf Arrangement - Opposite
Blooming Time – July to September
Flowers – Tubular
Inflorescences – Receme, Floriferous
Water Use – Low
Soil – Well-drained
Exposure – Full Sun
Landscape Uses – Accent plant, attracts wildlife, container planting
Limitations/Other Features – Africa origin, low maintenance
