Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker'

Also Known As

Moonraker Cape Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-11

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Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker' plant details

Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The eye-catching color for this 3x4' mounding S. African sub-shrub is yellow! Pendulous Bright Yellow! trumpets provide a show in late summer. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Yellow tubular flowers are borne on tall spikes in summer. This fast growing shurb forms mounds with suckering stems. The soft-textured, dark green leaves are pointed, densely covering the stems at the bottom scattered more at top. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Lanceolate, serrated leaves and pendulous, pale yellow flowers marked with deeper colored lobes. To 5' feet with a dense habit.

By: Native Sons

An upright growing shrub that produces yellow tubular flowers. Hardy in zone 8 and higher. Makes a great addition to container gardening.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Cape Fuchsia. One of the standard bearers of the group and a spectacle in flower. This thrives in a moist fertile soil where it will make a large shrub with big terminal dispays of pale yellow tubular flowers during the summer. This one will sucker a bit but suckers are shallow and nice to share.