Botanical Name: Zauschneria californica 'Pink'
 Common Name: Pink California Fuchsia
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Roadside, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

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  • Description

  • Notes

The pink form of California fuchsia grows in part-shade in most areas, full shade in the interior heat, full sun in cool summer areas. The pink form of California Fuchsia is used by the hummingbirds, but with not the gusto and bravado provided the straight California species, so I'd guess the nectar is not as delectable. - Bert Wilson www.laspilitas.com
Planting instructions: Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole. Mulch top of soil around plant in a 2-3' diameter circle. Water lavishly.