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Key characteristics

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Height: 20–28 inches
Width: 10–20 inches
Flower color: Soft, creamy yellow
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: June through September
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; prune back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 7–10
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators

Perennials

Phygelius x rectus 'Colorburst Yellow'

Colorburst Yellow Cape Fuchsia

Phygelius x rectus 'Colorburst Yellow' is a perennial that blooms from late spring through autumn, producing clusters of tubular, yellow flowers that resemble fuchsia blossoms. These pendulous flowers are borne on upright stems above the plant's bushy, semi-evergreen foliage. The cultivar was introduced by Monrovia in 2019 and is part of the Colorburst™ series, known for its superior disease resistance and compact habit.

Colorburst Yellow' is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and beautiful plant.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

June through September

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves

Design tip

Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.