Common Name:
Phygelius ‘Snow Queen’
Description:
Phygelius ‘Snow Queen’ is a vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub known for its elegant, tubular creamy-white flowers that bloom in abundance over the warmer months. Also referred to as Cape Fuchsia, this South African native brings a soft yet eye-catching display to the garden, with tall, upright flower spikes that attract bees, birds, and butterflies. Flowering from late spring through to autumn, 'Snow Queen' thrives in Melbourne’s climate, performing best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. The plant forms a dense, bushy clump with dark green foliage, and while it can spread by underground runners, it is easily maintained with seasonal pruning. It’s a great choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or as a light screening plant, and offers a long season of interest with minimal care. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage continuous blooming.
Form:
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Shrub - Medium
Mature Size:
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Height: 1–1.2 m
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Width: 1–1.2 m
Aspect:
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Full Sun
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Part Shade
Flowering:
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Flowers in Spring
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Flowers in Summer
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Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
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Creamy white
Key Attributes:
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Suitable for Pots
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Bird Attracting
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Bee Attracting
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Perennial
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Long Flowering
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Suitable for Cottage Gardens
Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.
Companion Plants:
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Salvia
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Penstemon
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Gaura
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Verbena
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Catmint (Nepeta)
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Achillea
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Coreopsis
Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access.
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.
