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Sky Island Orange Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)

Zauschneria canum var. arizonica 'Sky Island Orange'

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An especially graceful selection of Hummingbird Trumpet, Zauschneria canum var. arizonica 'Sky Island Orange' blooms in early fall with hundreds of long, bright orange nodding tubular flowers. A High Country Gardens Introduction.

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An especially graceful selection of Hummingbird Trumpet, 'Sky Island Orange' blooms in early fall with hundreds of long, bright-orange nodding tubular flowers. This fall-blooming perennial is eagerly fed upon by migrating hummingbirds who benefit from its nectar-rich flowers. Zauschneria does best when not grown too dry; it appreciates regular watering during dry summers and when it's blooming.

Learn more about this exclusive High Country Gardens Introduction: Introducing 'Sky Island Orange' Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria canum var. arizonica)

Planting & Care

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 soil type but avoid clay. Position in a full sun location. Groundcover-type, Orange Carpet, enjoys some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Zauschneria seems to particularly like growing on hillsides or sloping beds to enhance 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 during 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.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Early fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

30-36" tall

Mature Spread

30-36" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
  • High Country Gardens Introduction

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No
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Overall rating: 4.3846154 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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Growing nicely didn't get it

"Growing nicely didn't get it in the ground right away cause it was still cold but it is doing well"

— barbara s. (5/5)

Perfect for where I planted it

"I've had this plant for a few years and have never had a problem with it. It has spread and filled in the area where I planted it. It's on a hill next to my house and only receives morning sun."

— Wendy (5/5)

Did not survive winter - zone 5a, 7,500 ft altitude

"Purchased 7 different plants from HCG in spring 2024. This is the only plant that did not make it through the winter, and it also struggled all summer. It is likely our soil is too challenging."

— SP (1/5)

New this year.

"Only bought this this year and we've had a lot of gloomy wet weather so only just able to plant, so far now that our weather is turning sunny I'll just have to see how this plant does and if it comes back next year."

— Gaidy (5/5)

Does Not Disappoint

"I have two plants in low fertility soil…. maybe this explains why neither have reached 30-36"" tall. These come blazing into bloom as my creeping trumpet blossoms become less plentiful…. taking over as the stunning orange beauty in my garden. The color is absolutely terrific; see photo! Hummingbirds love them!"

— Dirt T. (5/5)

Great color for under and around my tree.

"I have a rocked area that replaced a lawn under a tree and on a slope these plants return every year and make a beautiful color area throughout the summer."

— Gaidy (5/5)

After they were replaced, they have done well.

"Had to be replaced, as most of this order did, have 3 growing okay."

— Michael (4/5)

pretty but. . .

"I ordered 3 and only 1 made it . That one looks to be dead this year. I will give it more time since we have had a very cold spring here in southern WI. Very brittle. Snaps off with hardly a bump. Very pretty when if flowered last fall. Not worth the cost to have 1 of 3 make it the first month in the ground . That was in the fall of 2020."

— Gardensue (3/5)

Excellent plant in my pollinator garden

"Now in its second year, this plant has really come on this year with a profusion of flowers. It has been provided with regular drip irrigation throughout the growing season and with supplemental watering during the winter months. It is planted in clay that was amended with compost. No additional fertilization has been applied. Very easy care once established. Zone 5 (Northern Colorado Front Range)"

— BB68 (5/5)

Eye Catching Color

"I ordered 2 of these for Spring planting. Both had great root systems. In July of their first growing season, they are both healthy and blooming. However, they're very short (about 10"" tall and wide) … and so they look a lot like my Orange Carpet® Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)! I am looking forward to next year, when they will be more mature … and cannot be confused with their 'creeping cousins!'"

— Busybizzybee (5/5)

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