Cape figwort 'African Queen'
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An erect, suckering plant with dark green ovate leaves and large panicles of nodding, tubular pale red flowers, yellow in the throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape figwort 'African Queen' (Phygelius × rectus 'African Queen')
- Genus
- Phygelius
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cape figwort 'African Queen'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cape figwort 'African Queen'
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Cape figwort 'African Queen' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to the base in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring. Propagate by removing rooted suckers in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas, shelter from cold winds and provide a dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to figwort weevil and capsid bug
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