Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Phygelius 'Candy Drops Cream'
Candy Drops Cream Cape Fuchsia
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Height
- 12–18 inches
- Width
- 18–24 inches
- Flower color
- Soft cream to pale yellow, tubular, pendulous blooms arranged in terminal clusters
- Foliage color
- Semi-evergreen, lance-shaped, green leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall (April–September)
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; prune back in early spring
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7–10
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Phygelius 'Candy Drops Cream' is a perennial cultivar developed from the native Phygelius species of South Africa. It blooms from late spring through autumn, producing clusters of tubular flowers in a soft cream to pale yellow hue. These pendulous flowers are borne on upright stems above the plant's bushy, semi-evergreen foliage. The cultivar is part of the Candy Drops™ series, which was introduced by Skagit Gardens.
'Candy Drops Cream' is known for its compact growth habit and resistance to common pests and diseases. It attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees, adding lively movement and energy to the garden. The plant is suitable for various garden settings, including borders, containers, and mixed plantings, providing a long season of color and interest.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
