Epilobium canum 'Ed Carman' (Z)
California fuchsia 'Ed Carman'
A compact, woody subshrub, to 40cm tall, with narrow, linear grey-green leaves and bright orange to scarlet tubular flowers in late summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Orange Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Orange Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–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
Easy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning not normally needed; cut back to rootstock in spring to renovate
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage on young leaves
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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