About
A vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with rounded, lobed, dark green leaves. From late spring to autumn it freely produces orange-yellow flowers to 6cm across.
About the genus
Fremontodendron are vigorous evergreen shrubs with scurfy young shoots and palmately lobed leaves, and bright yellow flowers appearing over a long period in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established
PruningSee pruning group 1, or group 13 if wall-trained
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus