Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' - African Queen Cape Fuchsia

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Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' is a beautifully captivating South African native perennial plant, known colloquially as the African Queen Cape Fuchsia. It's a lively showstopper boasting tubular flowers of a deep, arresting orange-red hue that dangle elegantly from arching stems. This visual spectacle blossoms from early summer right through to the first frost, securing a long season of color for your garden. With a mature size reaching up to 3 feet, both tall and wide, it creates an impressive, shrub-like umbrella of deciduous green foliage, making it ideal as a border standout or a charismatic container presence. Blessed with fortitude, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires moderate watering, and boasts a commendable resistance to pests, diseases, and bigger threats like deer and rabbits. But its charm extends past its resilience; it's also a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, inviting a charismatic buzz of biodiversity into your garden. With proper care and well-drained soil, this African Queen will make your garden not just a sight to behold, but a hub of sustainable, vibrant life.