Latin name: Zauschneria californica
Description: The abundance of flowers produced by this delightful little evergreen perennial will brighten any border from late summer to early autumn. It has lance shaped, rich green to grey-green leaves giving an overall light feathery appearance. The tubular flowers are produced in abundance all summer and are a bright vermilion-red, with most stand out horizontally rather than hanging down. They are clustered together at the tips of the stems, held just above the foliage.
Hardiness: Hardy if kept on the dry side in winter
Height: up to 45cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free draining soil, especially in winter
Water: Fairly drought tolerant once established, though needs a fairly dry position to survive our damp winters
Usage: For splashes of colour at the front of Mediterranean style borders or raised beds where you can enjoy their beauty
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Gardening with Mediterranean Plants