Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'

Also known as: Information to be completed

Devil's Tears' is a robust suckering shrub with dark green ovate leaves and large panicles of red buds opening to pendent, tubular deep pink flowers with orange lobes and yellow throats

Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'

Scientific classification

Species
Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears' (Phygelius × rectus 'Devil's Tears')
Genus
Phygelius
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears' pictures

Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'

Distribution of Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'

Distribution map

Information to be completed

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Information to be completed

Quick identification of Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'

Information to be completed

Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or take softwood cuttings in late spring. Suckers may be detached and rooted in spring

Growing

Grows well in most fertile soils but may require some winter protection in colder areas. Can be grown as a shrub or as a herbaceous perennial

More growing and care information →

People also ask

Information to be completed

Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to figwort weevil and capsid bug

Explore the plant health library →

Learn more about Cape figwort 'Devil's Tears'