Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap'

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Salmon Leap' is a suckering plant with ovate, dark green leaves and panicles of tubular, orange-red flowers 5-6cm in length in summer

Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap'

Scientific classification

Species
Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap' (Phygelius × rectus 'Salmon Leap')
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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Distribution of Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap'

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Cape figwort 'Salmon Leap' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Cut back to the base in spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring. Propagate by removing rooted suckers in spring

Growing

Grow 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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