Route 66 California Fuchsia

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Epilobium hybrid. This is a really nice easy to grow fuchsia that grows low and spreading. It has really bright red flowers in the late summer to fall which makes it a great addition to a bird or butterfly garden because the blooming season isn't in the spring. It also makes a great option for bordering a pathway. It is also relatively cold hardy up to 15 F. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
2 - 4 ft Wide

Form

spreading

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Red, Orange

Flowering season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Special uses

Containers, Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Alternative names

Common names:

Route 66 California Fuchsia

Botanical names:

Zauschneria 'Route 66'

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant