California Fuchsia Seeds – Epilobium Canum, Hardy & Low Maintenance

Bring vibrant color and pollinator-friendly charm to your garden with California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum). This hardy perennial produces bright red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout late summer and fall. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and is perfect for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants.

Features:

• Hardy perennial flowering plant

• Striking red tubular blooms

• Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators

• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 12–36 inches

• Spread: 12–24 inches

• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall (August–October)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Zones: USDA hardiness zones 7–10

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost for best results

• Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into moist, well-draining soil. Germination typically occurs within 2–3 weeks.

2. Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 12–24 inches apart.

3. Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost in prepared, well-draining soil.

4. Care Tips: Water moderately until established. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and control weeds.