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Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

Scientific Name: Epilobium canum 'Bowman's #1'

Also Known As

  • Epilobium californica 'Bowman'
  • Bowman #1 California Fuchsia
  • Bowman California Fuchsia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' plant details

Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright plant with narrow gray leaves and fiery, vermillion flowers adored by hummingbirds. It loves our dry summers and a nice hot bank. For an exquisite color combination, plant next to lavender Colchicum and you will hear audible gasps of delight. 2' x 2' Minimum temperature: 0 °F
A small, shrubby California Fuchsia with bright orange tubular flowers from late June through frost. A frequent stop for passing hummingbirds. Narrow, deciduous leaves and a mounding habit to about 2 ft wide and 2 ft high. Full sun and well-drained soil. Summer drought tolerant. Frost hardy to 5F - mid USDA zone 7.
Shrubby California Fuchsia reveling in well-drained rich soil in full hot sun. Handles dry very well when established. Tubular red-orange flowers are fluent in Hummingbird. This is a great rockery plant and is (we think) deer reisistant. Let's promote venison in the Food Banks!

Gardening facts about Zauschneria californica 'Bowman' plant

How to Grow Zauschneria californica 'Bowman'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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