Cape figwort 'Moonraker'

How to Grow and Care for Cape figwort 'Moonraker'

Cape figwort 'Moonraker' · Phygelius × rectus 'Moonraker'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds and provide a dry winter mulch

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Cape figwort 'Moonraker'

Cape figwort 'Moonraker'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds and provide a dry winter mulch

How to Water Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

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What Soil Is Best for Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring. Remove rooted suckers in spring and overwinter young plants under glass

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How to Transplant Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

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How to Care for Cape figwort 'Moonraker' in Winter?

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How to Plant Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds and provide a dry winter mulch

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How to Repot Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

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How to Harvest Cape figwort 'Moonraker'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to figwort weevil and capsid bug

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The Toxicity of Cape figwort 'Moonraker'

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Attributes of Cape figwort 'Moonraker'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Phygelius × rectus 'Moonraker'
Genus
Phygelius
Family
Scrophulariaceae
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