Cape Figwort
Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen'
Genus: Phygelius
Species: x rectus
Cultivar: 'African Queen'
The Latin Genus name refers to how in their native country of S.Africa, Phygelius prefer to grow in some shade.
Category: Perennials
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Form: Slightly tender shrub
Hardiness: Hardy to -5C
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Nutritious, moist but well drained.
In cold areas . Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’ is best grown as a herbaceous perennial because the top growth will be killed by frost in the winter months. It is best to give the roots a blanket of mulch during the winter. Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’ has lance-shaped, dark green leaves. The flowers are orangey-red, pendulous and cylindrical. This plant can be invasive, producing
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