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Desi's blossom fuchsia (Epilobium 'Desi's Blossom') is a low, slightly spreading deciduous perennial in the evening primrose family. This hybrid is a natural cross between Epilobium canum ‘Catalina’ and E. latifolium, combining some of the best traits of both species. It forms a small, upright mound and produces a prolific display of bright red-orange tubular flowers that bloom late summer into fall. The flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, which are also responsible for the hybrid’s origin—this selection resulted from natural cross-pollination in a garden.
Like other Epilobium cultivars, it thrives in full sun, is drought-adapted once established, and works well in borders, slopes, or pollinator gardens. Occasional pruning after bloom can help maintain a compact shape and encourage more flowers the following season.
Shrub, Perennial herb
Mounding, Rounded, Spreading, Upright
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
none
Red, Orange
Summer, Fall
Containers, Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Extremely Low, Very Low, Low
Max 1x / week once established
Easy
Fast, Medium