Zauschneria Californica Orange Carpet

A striking ground cover selected by david salman of high country gardens nursery and perfect for attracting hummingbirds.

Zauschneria californica orange carpet.

Mulch with gravel or pine needles. Zauschneria enjoy cool roots and sunny tops so mulching is very. Zauschneria are half hardy perennials that range from 30 to 60 cm one to two feet in height. In colder climates plant out in spring rather than fall to allow roots to establish themselves.

The fire chalice plants nectar rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds. A plant select introduction. Zauschneria garretti orange carpet california fuchsia propagating california fuchsia is simple just cut off a piece of the plant remove any flowers use a sharp knife or x acto blade and put it in water and it should root in about 30 days. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Groundcover type orange carpet enjoys some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Sun to part shade in well drained soil with little summer water necessary though a little encourages more flowers. The leaves are a fine medium green that looks very delicate among other perennials. This forms a low growing mat of small green leaves bearing a riot of small scarlet orange trumpet blooms from mid summer into the autumn.

Zauschneria hummingbird trumpet or fire chalice is a showy native plant that will light up the garden in mid summer to fall with a profusion of coral or orange flowers that last for many weeks. Zauschneria garettii orange carpet zauschneria garettii orange carpet zauschneria garettii orange carpet hardy fuchsia. Shelter from strong winds and protect from winter moisture. How to grow zauschneria plants guide to growing california fuchsia zauschneria and hummingbird flower.

Shrubby stems form mats of green foliage and in mid to late summer bright orange tubular flowers appear in profusion just when there isn t much other color. Small fuzzy leaves with terminal clusters of orange scarlet flowers. The orange carpet is rangy and sprawling and is exactly the right habit to stretch out under a rosebush and cascade over the stonework. Zauschneria seem to particularly like growing on hillsides or sloping beds to enhanced winter drainage.

Penstemons and salvias that i have planted around though they will occasionally drink from the zauschneria. Orange scarlet flowers mid late summer bloom low growing mats with trailing. Avoid planting in depressions that collect water. Zauschneria is suitable for dry gardens stone walls rock gardens mixed borders and naturalized plantings.