Phygelius
- To: Mediterranean plant list <m*@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: Phygelius
- From: J* S* <j*@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 17:34:42 -0700
Hello all,
I'm working on a lesson about Phygelius species and hybrids for the
garden. Since I've only had my P.aequalis 'Yellow Trumpet' in the ground
for 1 year, I'd love some personal experience input from anyone who's
grown it or any other of the hybrids for a while. How well it's done for
you and how large did it get. Bloom time and length?
Any special treatment? Can you use the flowers for cutting?
I know it's not strictly a Mediterranean climate plant, originating in
the mountains of EASTERN South Africa. But maybe we can stretch it a
bit? It sure is getting to be a popular flowering plant for the mixed
border. My 'Yellow Trumpet' is happy among the veronicas, penstemon and
salvias. Getting bigger and bigger!
Thanks, Jan
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Jan Smithen, gardening teacher
California Arboretum Foundation
jansmithen@earthlink.net
Sunset zone : 19
USDA zone : 10
Visit the California Arboretum homepage at :
http://www.arboretum.org/
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