Phygelius rectus 'Cherry Ripe'

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Phygelius rectus 'Cherry Ripe'

Cherry Ripe Cape Fuchsia

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Attract Butterflies Resists Rabbits  Legend

Description:

20” x 18-24” wide. Zones 6-10. Cutting propagated. This South African relative of North America’s Penstemon, is one of that country’s showiest perennials. This hybrid introduction is very compact and has cherry-red tubular flowers from mid-to-late summer It’s perfect in small yards and for flowering containers. ‘Cherry Ripe’ also has good cold hardiness; don’t cut it back in the fall and mulch heavily to protect the crown from extreme cold.

Zones 6-10

QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 6 - 10
Color Red
Regions USA
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in, 40in - 50in
Bloom Time Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Butterflies
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

Don’t cut back in fall, mulch heavily to protect the crown from extreme cold