<i>Phygelius</i> 'Radiant Red' | Radiant Red Cape Fuchsia
DESCRIPTION
Phygelius 'Radiant Red', commonly known as Cape Fuchsia, is a vibrant, semi-evergreen perennial known for its showy, tubular flowers. The plant produces clusters of striking, bright red blooms that dangle gracefully from tall, slender stems. The tubular flowers, reminiscent of fuchsias, are elongated and flare slightly at the tips, making them particularly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The vivid red color of the blooms creates a bold, eye-catching display throughout the blooming season, which typically extends from late spring to early fall.
The leaves of ‘Radiant Red’ provide a lush, green backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the intense red flowers. With its long-lasting blooms and attractive foliage, 'Radiant Red' is a popular choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, adding color and interest to a variety of landscape designs.
DESCRIPTION
Phygelius 'Radiant Red', commonly known as Cape Fuchsia, is a vibrant, semi-evergreen perennial known for its showy, tubular flowers. The plant produces clusters of striking, bright red blooms that dangle gracefully from tall, slender stems. The tubular flowers, reminiscent of fuchsias, are elongated and flare slightly at the tips, making them particularly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The vivid red color of the blooms creates a bold, eye-catching display throughout the blooming season, which typically extends from late spring to early fall.
The leaves of ‘Radiant Red’ provide a lush, green backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the intense red flowers. With its long-lasting blooms and attractive foliage, 'Radiant Red' is a popular choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, adding color and interest to a variety of landscape designs.
DESCRIPTION
Phygelius 'Radiant Red', commonly known as Cape Fuchsia, is a vibrant, semi-evergreen perennial known for its showy, tubular flowers. The plant produces clusters of striking, bright red blooms that dangle gracefully from tall, slender stems. The tubular flowers, reminiscent of fuchsias, are elongated and flare slightly at the tips, making them particularly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The vivid red color of the blooms creates a bold, eye-catching display throughout the blooming season, which typically extends from late spring to early fall.
The leaves of ‘Radiant Red’ provide a lush, green backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the intense red flowers. With its long-lasting blooms and attractive foliage, 'Radiant Red' is a popular choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, adding color and interest to a variety of landscape designs.
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Family: Scrophulariaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Bright red, tubular flowers
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds and beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
