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Fremontodendron 'Tequila Sunrise'
  • RHS AGM

A vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. From late spring to autumn it freely produces orange-yellow flowers to 6cm across

Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Yellow Green
Summer Orange Yellow Green
Autumn Orange Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Fremontodendron are vigorous evergreen shrubs with scurfy young shoots and palmately lobed leaves, and bright yellow flowers appearing over a long period in summer and autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established

Propagation

Propagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Low Maintenance
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

See pruning group 1, or group 13 if wall-trained

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus

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