Phygelius

Phygelius - Cape Fuchsia

The flowers of Phygelius look a bit like those of Fuchsia, but they are not related. There are a few colours of Phygelius being grown, from white to orange and purple. Many of the species have flowers of which also the insides are pretty. Most are reasonably hardy in the garden, especially with some protection in a hard winter. You could always plant Phygelius in a large pot and winter somewhere frost free to be safe. Phygelius is a good plant for in the border. Plant them in the sun in fertile, not too dry soil and cut the plants well back in spring. Good neighbour of Phygelius should not be too tall. Try Campanula poscharskyana, low Phlox or Geranium sanguineum.