Epilobium canum 'Western Hills' (Z)
California fuchsia 'Western Hills'
A spreading, semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial to 30cm in height, with hairy, grey-green leaves and narrowly trumpet-shaped bright orange-red flowers 3-4cm in length in late summer and autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Epilobium can be annuals or perennials, sometimes invasive, with erect stems bearing willowy leaves and showy, 4-petalled flowers in terminal racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, dry winds. Suitable for rock garden or dry stone wall, or a mixed herbaceous border
Propagation
Propagate by seed or basal root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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