Romence Gardens

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Common Name: Hardy Fuchsia, California Fuchsia
Plant Type: Perennial, Ground Cover
Exposure: Sun
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Time: Summer
Garden Height: 12-36 Inches
Garden Spread: 12-36 Inches
Size Category: Mid: 16 to 36 Inches
Heat Tolerant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
$16.99

Zauschneria garrettii 'Orange Carpet'

$16.99

Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot

  • Tubular, scarlet flowers in summer
  • Low, spreading form makes a good ground cover
  • Works well in hot, dry areas

Zauschneria garettii 'Orange Carpet' adds a pop of color to any landscape with its red-orange flowers. Blooms appear in mid to late summer and are hummingbird magnets. Silvery-green foliage spread by rhizomes to form a low-growing mat make a nice backdrop for the beautiful flowers. Also known as Epilobium canum. Native to dry, rocky slopes of the western United States.

Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Edging, Erosion Control, Flower Beds, Ground Cover, Landscapes, Rock Gardens, Slopes, Xeriscaping
Nature Attraction: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Heat & Drought Tolerant, Native
Growth Habit: Mounding/Spreading

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun (or partial shade in hot climates), in well-drained soil of average fertility, in a site with protection from the wind. Cut back in autumn after blooming, or spring. May be divided in spring, if desired.