Overview
Phygelius aequalis is a bushy, suckering herbaceous perennial in the genus Phygelius, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Phygelius aequalis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Phygelius aequalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae, native to South Africa. It is a semi-evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide, with 25 cm (10 in) long panicles of pink flowers with crimson lobes and yellow throats. This species may be distinguished from the closely related Phygelius capensis by the fact that the flowers grow in a single plane along one side of the stem. The narrowly tubular flowers are up to 6 cm (2 in) in length. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, flower borders and beds and wall side borders. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phygelius
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Phygelius aequalis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phygelius aequalis
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late spring, Removing rooted suckers in spring
- Pest resistance
- Figwort weevil, Capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phygelius aequalis?
Phygelius aequalis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Phygelius aequalis need?
Phygelius aequalis grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Phygelius aequalis hardy in the UK?
Phygelius aequalis has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Phygelius aequalis?
Softwood cuttings in late spring, Removing rooted suckers in spring.