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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

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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!

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    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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