Epilobium canum 'Dublin' (Z)
California fuchsia 'Dublin'
'Dublin' is a spreading, deciduous dwarf sub-shrub to 25cm in height, with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and loose terminal spikes of brilliant scarlet tubular flowers 4cm in length in late summer and early autumn
Synonyms
Zauschneria californica 'Dublin'Zauschneria 'Glasnevin'
see moreEpilobium canum 'Glasnevin'
Zauschneria californica 'Glasnevin'
Zauschneria cana 'Dublin'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Easy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning not normally needed, cut back to rootstock in spring to renovate
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage on young leaves
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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