A. Phygelius, also known as Cape fuchsia or Cape figwort, is a relatively easy plant to grow and a great one to have in the garden for attracting pollinators.

Among bird watchers, hummingbirds are particularly treasured for their colorful feathers that reflect light with an iridescent mirage of purples, blues, and greens that otherwise rarely occur in ...

I recently discovered (long story) that my garden has three cultivars of Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis “Yellow Trumpet,” P. capensis “Wild Form,” and P. x rectus “Funfare Wine.” The ...

Perennials that flower late into the season include Lobelia, Salvia, hardy Fuchsia, Phygellius (cape fuchsia) Schizostylis (crimson flag) evergreen Penstemon, and abutilons (flowering maple).

It's Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project's open day on Friday 4th July running from Midday until 6pm. It provides a wonderful opportunity to see what the team get up to and meet those who ...

Cape Town -The beautiful colour combinations of dainty fuchsia flowers are a delight of the summer garden. Known as the “floral ballerinas” with their soft, silky petal skirts, fuchsias are ...

NOW is the time when exquisite fuchsias put on a magical show. Visit the annual Western Cape Fuchsia Society’s Fuchsia Festival which starts on Friday (December 5 to 7) at Kirstenbosch to see a ...

Lesser known plants like Phygelius (Cape Fuchsia) which flower in reds, pinks and whites over an extended period when deadheaded.