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Zauschneria garrettii 'Orange Carpet®' (Fire Chalice) is a vigorous perennial groundcover that blooms in mid- to late summer with a profusion of bright orange trumpet shaped flowers. Spreading with underground stems, this beauty is perfect for slopes and cascading over the edges of raised beds. 2001 Plant Select Winner 4-6" tall x 15-18" wide.
Zones
5 - 9
Advantages
Attract Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Native
Groundcover
Great For Mass Plantings
Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Evergreen
Good For Containers
Good For Erosion Control
Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Light Requirements
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Full Shade
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Summer
Shipping Details
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Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
SKU
HC014350
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
2001 Plant Select Winner 4-6" tall x 15-18" wide. This superb Hummingbird Trumpet spreads like a groundcover to form a loose mat of low growing, bright green foliage. In mid-to-late summer it lights up the garden with a profusion of bright-orange flowers that last for many weeks. Regular watering when in bloom keeps the flowers coming. Plant in well-drained, compost-enriched soil. 'Orange Carpet®' prefers some afternoon shade, especially at lower elevations. Originally selected by David Salman of High Country Gardens. (cutting propagated)
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Advantages
Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Native, Groundcover, Great For Mass Plantings, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Evergreen, Good For Containers, Good For Erosion Control, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Zauschneria (Hummingbird Trumpet, California Fuchsia, Fire Chalice) a genus of western US native wildflowers known for their fiery orange/scarlet flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. Pink or coral-colored flowers are very rare. All colored flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Preferred growing conditions:
Plant in well-drained soils type but avoid clay. Position in a full sun location. Groundcover type, Orange Carpet®, enjoys some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Zauschneria seem to particularly like growing on hillsides or sloping beds to enhanced winter drainage. Avoid planting in depressions that collect water.
Mulch with gravel or pine needles. Zauschneria enjoy cool roots and sunny tops so mulching is very beneficial.
Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plant. These are xeric plants but don't like to be grown too dry. Weekly or bi-weekly deep watering is needed when conditions are dry in the heat of summer.
Deadheading is not needed.
Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum
Special comments:
Leave standing over the winter. Cut back to just above ground level in mid-spring.
Zauschneria spread by underground roots and should be given room to spread. If they grow too wide for their space, dig suckers in early to mid-spring and replant.
Watch for fleabeetles which can defoliate the plants in late spring/early summer.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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 is a vigorous perennial groundcover that blooms in mid- to late summer with a profusion of bright orange trumpet shaped flowers. Spreading with underground stems, this beauty is perfect for slopes and cascading over the edges of raised beds. 2001 Plant Select Winner 4-6" tall x 15-18" wide.)
