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Herbaceous Perennial

Epilobium canum 'Western Hills' (Z)

California fuchsia 'Western Hills'

A spreading, semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial to 30cm in height, with hairy, grey-green leaves and narrowly trumpet-shaped bright orange-red flowers 3-4cm in length in late summer and autumn

Synonyms

Zauschneria californica 'Western Hills'
Epilobium californicum 'Western Hills'

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Genus: Epilobium can be annuals or perennials, sometimes invasive, with erect stems bearing willowy leaves and showy, 4-petalled flowers in terminal racemes
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, dry winds. Suitable for rock garden or dry stone wall, or a mixed herbaceous border

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Gravel garden
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
City and courtyard gardens
Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Mediterranean climate plants
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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