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    • Photo of Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' by Tim Vojt

    Photo by Tim Vojt

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    Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen'

    Also Known As

    • Phygelius aequalis 'Indian Chief'
    • Phygelius x rectus 'Indian Chief'
    • Cape Figwort African Queen
    • Cape Fuchsia

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 35"-47"
    • W: 23"-35"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' plant details

    Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and salmon flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 23 IN - 35 IN - wide, 35 IN - 47 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deep salmon, 2" tubular flowers hanging in long pendulous clusters from 3' stalks make a bold and colorful display; mulch in cold areas. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    An evergreen, South African subshrub with rouded arrow shaped leaves paired along erect deep red stems. The yellow throated, pale red, tubular flowers hang from tiered panicles, creating a floral chandelier. A delightful plant that does prefer reasonably moist soil to be at it's best. Cut back spent stems to promote flowering.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' plant

    How to Grow Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • salmon

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Phygelius capensis

    aka Cape Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Phygelius aequalis 'Sani Pass'

    aka Phygelius 'Sensation'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phygelius aequalis 'Sani Pass' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Phygelius aequalis 'Yellow Trumpet'

    aka Phygelius 'Yellow Trumpet'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phygelius aequalis 'Yellow Trumpet' flower by Wouter Hagens
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    Phygelius Funfare™ Wine

    Scientific Name: Phygelius 'Yapwin'

    aka Phygelius 'Funfare Wine', Funfare Wine Cape Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phygelius Funfare™ Wine flower by Jennifer Gibson Dennis
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    Phygelius 'Passionate' PP17798

    aka Passionate Cape Fuchsia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phygelius 'Passionate' PP17798 flower by Mulchmaid
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