{"product_id":"moonraker-cape-fuchsia-phygelius-x-rectus-moonraker","title":"Moonraker Cape Fuchsia - Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoonraker Cape Fuchsia (\u003cem\u003ePhygelius x rectus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moonraker') is an evergreen South African perennial that forms a clump 1 to 1.5m tall and wide. In summer it carries tall stems of creamy yellow tubular flowers, a little like a foxglove, above aromatic leaves. Pollinators love it, and it suits cottage borders, wildlife gardens and big pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall, creamy flower stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular flowers in soft yellow open in summer on upright stems that add height to a mixed bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoved by pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tubular flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold and returns each spring, as long as it has some winter protection in the coldest gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves have a scent when brushed, and they stay on the plant in mild climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in big pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container of good potting mix gives it a home on a patio or sunny terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a sunny bed, behind lower perennials, so the tall stems of cream flowers rise above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with grasses and daisies to feed pollinators from midsummer, and enjoy the foxglove-like spires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot gives a movable display of colour. Give it regular water through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moonraker Cape Fuchsia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is frost hardy and thrives in a mild coastal climate year round. In colder gardens, pile a thick mulch blanket over the base for winter and it will reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost, topped with mulch. In pots, use a good quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser, and give an extra boost in summer heat with seaweed solution and regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard after flowering in frost free areas, or in spring when growth begins in cold ones. This encourages fresh growth and heavier flowering the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Moonraker Cape Fuchsia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is a small starter that builds a clump over its first season. Plant it into a sunny, mulched spot soon after it arrives and keep it watered regularly while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and supply comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eBrowse frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you pronounce \u003cem\u003ePhygelius\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people say fi-JEELY-us, and fi-JELLY-us is also common. Either way, most gardeners simply call it Cape fuchsia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune hard after flowering in frost free areas, or in spring when growth begins in cold ones. That encourages fresh growth and heavier flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a cold winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy. In colder gardens, give it a generous mulch blanket over the base for winter, and it should bounce back in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790867824959,"sku":"PHY-REC-MOONRA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/moonraker-cape-fuchsia-phygelius-x-rectus-moonraker.jpg?v=1792210002","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/moonraker-cape-fuchsia-phygelius-x-rectus-moonraker","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}