Phygelius x rectus - 'African Queen'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Red Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Tender
Growth Medium Growing Plant
Earmark this plant  

Phygelius x rectus cultivation notes: This evergreen shrub requires full sun and a sheltered location as it is slightly tender. Prefering a moist fertile soil it will grow happily against a warm sunny wall. Dead head flowers and cut back hard in spring. Mulch to protect root system in autumn.

Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Phygelius x rectus - 'African Queen'
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