Image: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons
Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Epilobium canum
Epilobium canum
Flower Colors
Description
A spreading semi-evergreen shrub to 30cm tall, with small grey-green leaves and fuchsia-like, tubular red flowers 4cm long in late summer and early autumn
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPatio and container plantsRock gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds