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Zauschneria cana 'Catalina'

Scientific Name: Epilobium canum 'Catalina'

Also Known As

  • Epilobium 'Catalina'
  • Zauschneria canum 'Catalina'
  • Catalina California Fuchsia
  • Catalina Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Zauschneria cana 'Catalina' plant details

Zauschneria cana 'Catalina' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zauschneria cana 'Catalina'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zauschneria cana 'Catalina'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A selection of the Channel Island form of California fuchsia, this silver narrow leaved form is very garden tolerant and quite vigorous. To 12-24" tall with small bright red flowers in September/October. Full sun with low summer water. USDA zone 8
Catalina' is a vigorous scarlet bloomer from California's Channel Islands. Surfs up, hummers, you'll love this one! Good drainage is always best for this genus, and they'll be drought tolerant once established, but 'Catalina' will appreciate a little summer water - and who can blame it, coming from a maritime environment. 2' T x 4' WMinimum temperature: 0?F
Hummingbird plant. Upright shrub of grey-green foliage covered with scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers. Hardy to 10F.
A Tree of Life selection from Santa Catalina Island. Upright subshrub to 3' that has produced a woody base in our garden. Silver-gray foliage and brilliant red flowers summer to fall. Perhaps the best Zauschenaria available.

Gardening facts about Zauschneria cana 'Catalina' plant

How to Grow Zauschneria cana 'Catalina'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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