Cape figwort 'Moonraker'
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Moonraker' is an evergreen shrub (herbaceous in cold areas) with ovate leaves and long panicles of nodding, curved, pale creamy-yellow flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape figwort 'Moonraker' (Phygelius × rectus 'Moonraker')
- Genus
- Phygelius
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- 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 'Moonraker'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cape figwort 'Moonraker'
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Cape figwort 'Moonraker' 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
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring. Remove rooted suckers in spring and overwinter young plants under glass
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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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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