Phygelius ‘Moonraker’

Common Name:
Cape Fuchsia ‘Moonraker’

Description:
Phygelius ‘Moonraker’ is a striking semi-evergreen shrub admired for its unusual creamy-yellow, tubular flowers that droop elegantly from tall stems over a long flowering season. Commonly known as Cape Fuchsia, this South African native has been cultivated for its ornamental value and ability to thrive in a range of climates, including Melbourne's temperate conditions. ‘Moonraker’ produces a lush mound of green foliage, with flower spikes emerging in late spring and continuing through summer and into autumn, especially if regularly deadheaded. It prefers a position in full sun to part shade and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with moderate watering. While not a true fuchsia, its bell-shaped flowers resemble them and are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds, bees, and butterflies. Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings, Phygelius ‘Moonraker’ brings soft colour and a graceful vertical element to the landscape.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 80–100 cm
Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Creamy Yellow
Pale Yellow-Green Tones

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Perennial
Long Flowering
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Wildlife Friendly

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Salvia
Penstemon
Echinacea
Lavandula
Gaura
Achillea

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