Phygelius rect. 'African Queen' - P9

Description
The Cape figwort 'African Queen' (Phygelius x rectus) is an upright, evergreen perennial that produces scarlet, tubular flowers arranged in panicles from April to July. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and spreads to approx. 60 cm. The Cape figwort 'African Queen' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Phygelius aequalis ‘Indian Chief’, Phygelius x rectus ‘Indian Chief’.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Cape figwort 'African Queen' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Cape figwort 'African Queen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' produces tubular, scarlet flowers arranged in panicles from April onwards.

Use
Roof garden, hanging basket, steppe garden, perennial bed