Epilobium canum 'Catalina'
Catalina California Fuchsia
Description
This variety of California Fuchsia is a relatively tall upright flowering perennial, up to 5 ft tall. It is extremely showy when in full bloom in late summer and early fall. But the big bonus to this plant is hummingbirds which visit this perennial in droves. Catalina Fuchsia will grow in full sun to part shade but it prefers good drainage with a little extra water. The flower color is orange/red.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.