Epilobium canum 'Catalina'
California Fuchsia Catalina
Description
This California Fuchsia is a fairly large, upright flowering perennial. Very showy in late summer and fall when covered with 1"-2" fuchsia flowers. But the primary reason to plant it is for the hummingbirds that park in mass in the garden when this California fuchsia is in flower. Catalina fuchsia will grow in full sun to part shade but it prefers good drainage with a little extra water. - Bert Wilson laspilitas.com
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.