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Orange Carpet® Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)

Zauschneria garrettii 'PWWG01S'

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• Zauschneria garrettii Orange Carpet® (Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet) is a vigorous native groundcover blooming in summer with a profusion of bright orange flowers
• Spreading with underground stems, this beauty is great for erosion control and looks lovely cascading over the edges of rock walls
• Trumpet shaped flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)
• A 2001 Plant Select® selection. A High Country Gardens Introduction

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Description

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)

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.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade

Bloom Time

Summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Groundcover
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Evergreen
  • Container Planting
  • Erosion Control
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

4-6" tall

Mature Spread

15-18" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Awards

Plant Select®

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Introduction

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

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

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes
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