Family Onagraceae
Originating from USA.

Carpets of fiery scarlet tubular flowers are borne for many months in summer and autumn above a carpet of silver foliage. They are arranged in loose groups at the tips of the branches and are attractive to pollinating insects. The ‘California Fuchsia’ provides an invaluable source of ground covering colour amongst taller and more architectural plants such as yuccas, agaves and cordylines and looks completely in character with the Mediterranean style. If given a sunny position it can also be a valuable addition to other styles such as Exotic or the edges of a Jungle Planting. A deciduous dwarf sub-shrub that can spread considerably during one growing season, rooting or ‘layering’ as it goes, it also sets seed freely after a hot summer. In some planting compositions it must be watched carefully to avoid it growing over smaller plants, however its spreading habit can be considered a ‘nice problem to have’ as it is such a showy species. It is easily controlled by trimming back, and pulling out the shallow rooted stems that are not required. Its narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves can be downy, and are borne on stems that are woody, therefore cutting back to encourage dense re-growth in the spring can be beneficial. Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Carpets of fiery scarlet tubular flowers are borne for many months in summer and autumn above a carpet of silver foliage. They are arranged in loose groups at the tips of the branches and are attractive to pollinating insects. The ‘California Fuchsia’ provides an invaluable source of ground covering colour amongst taller and more architectural plants such as yuccas, agaves and cordylines and looks completely in character with the Mediterranean style. If given a sunny position it can also be a valuable addition to other styles such as Exotic or the edges of a Jungle Planting. A deciduous dwarf sub-shrub that can spread considerably during one growing season, rooting or ‘layering’ as it goes, it also sets seed freely after a hot summer. In some planting compositions it must be watched carefully to avoid it growing over smaller plants, however its spreading habit can be considered a ‘nice problem to have’ as it is such a showy species. It is easily controlled by trimming back, and pulling out the shallow rooted stems that are not required. Its narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves can be downy, and are borne on stems that are woody, therefore cutting back to encourage dense re-growth in the spring can be beneficial. Grow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun.

Mature height and spread after 2 – 3 years 20cm x 50m