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

Phygelius 'Moonraker' is a South African fuchsia-like sub-shrub with soft creamy yellow, slightly-downward-curved tubular flowers that will perform from June to October with only sun and water to spur it on. Cut back hard in the spring and pinch out occasionally to get good bushy form. Otherwise, avoid pruning to encourage flowers earlier in the season and grow it as a standard (using a stake). Winter mulch.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.