Phygelius capensis seeds (Cape Fuchsia)

Description

South African native.  A subshrub with gorgeous red and yellow two toned tubular flowers that hang in loose trusses. Bright enough to attract your attention from yards away. Lovely glossy leaves similar to regular Fuchsia.  Regrettably I did not notice any scent but its loaded with nectar; its a hummingbird magnet.  The tubular flowers are too long for the tongues of bumble and honey bees  Regardless, its a beauty.

With protection in a sheltered site, you can extend its hardiness zone to 5. Otherwise its hardy to zone 7 without protection. Takes on a shrub form in warm climates and a perennial in not so warm climates.

Here it receives morning sun only and lives at the base of a Magnolia kobus.  No care is given in the form of water or mulch.  Survived our -12C.

• Seed Count: 12-15
• Collection Date: August 2020
• Hardiness Zone: 7-10
• Height and Width: 2m x 2m
• Germination test type: hand sort
• Family: Scrophulariaceae

How to germinate Phygelius capensis seeds:

Easy. Thinly sow seed in well draining moist medium.  Barely cover.  Mist well.  Use clear plastic cover to maintain humidity and prevent medium from drying out. Mist once daily.  Germinates in 10-30 days at 20-25C.  Provide strong indirect light for robust seedlings.