Bright Trumpet-Shaped Flowers
Produces vivid red to orange tubular flowers that bring striking color to late-season garden displays.
Epilobium Canum California Fuchsia Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
Regular price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Sale price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Regular price
Tax included.
-
Estimated Delivery:Nov 22 - Nov 26
-
Free Shipping on All Orders
Product description
Epilobium Canum California Fuchsia Seeds
Epilobium Canum, commonly known as California Fuchsia or Hummingbird's Trumpet, is a flowering perennial native to California and parts of western North America. It is admired for its brilliant scarlet-red to orange, trumpet-shaped flowers and attractive gray-green foliage. Blooming mainly in late summer and fall, this drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Its nectar-rich flowers are especially attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators.
Scarlet-Red Flowers
Drought-Tolerant Perennial
Hummingbird Friendly
Native Wildflower
Key Features
Attracts Hummingbirds
Nectar-rich blooms provide a valuable food source for hummingbirds when many other plants have finished flowering.
Drought-Tolerant Growth
Once established, the plant tolerates dry conditions and is suitable for water-conscious garden designs.
Low-Growing Spreading Habit
Forms spreading clumps with attractive gray-green foliage, making it useful for rock gardens and suitable slopes.
Product Highlights
Brilliant scarlet-red to orange flowers
Distinctive trumpet-shaped blooms
Gray-green ornamental foliage
Perennial flowering wildflower
Blooms in late summer and fall
Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
Low-water needs after establishment
Suitable for rock gardens and slopes
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Epilobium canum |
| Common Name | California Fuchsia; Hummingbird's Trumpet |
| Plant Family | Onagraceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Wildflower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial Herbaceous Subshrub |
| Flower Color | Scarlet Red to Orange; varies by variety |
| Flower Shape | Tubular or Trumpet-Shaped |
| Blooming Season | Late Summer to Fall |
| Plant Height | Approximately 6 inches to 4 feet, depending on variety |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 1–4 feet, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Growth Habit | Low-Growing, Spreading, or Upright Subshrub |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Sandy and Rocky Soil |
| Water Requirements | Low Once Established; Water During Establishment |
| Seed Germination | Requires suitable moisture and may benefit from cold stratification |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed treatment, temperature, and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Follow the seed supplier's recommendations |
| Planting Season | Fall to Early Spring for Outdoor Sowing in Suitable Climates |
| Propagation Methods | Seeds, Stem Cuttings, and Division |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts Hummingbirds, Bees, and Other Pollinators |
| Primary Uses | Rock Gardens, Ground Cover, Borders, Slopes, and Wildlife Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
California Fuchsia seeds are very small. Check the supplier's instructions for cold stratification before sowing. Some seed lots benefit from a period of moist chilling to improve germination.
California Fuchsia seeds are very small. Check the supplier's instructions for cold stratification before sowing. Some seed lots benefit from a period of moist chilling to improve germination.
Step 2: Prepare a Well-Drained Growing Medium
Use a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix in shallow trays with drainage holes. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil, which can damage emerging seedlings.
Use a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix in shallow trays with drainage holes. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil, which can damage emerging seedlings.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the tiny seeds on the soil surface or cover them only very lightly with fine soil, following the supplier's instructions. Keep the growing medium consistently moist during stratification and germination.
Scatter the tiny seeds on the soil surface or cover them only very lightly with fine soil, following the supplier's instructions. Keep the growing medium consistently moist during stratification and germination.
Step 4: Provide Light and Suitable Moisture
Place the seed tray in an appropriate bright location and protect emerging seedlings from extreme heat and drying winds. Water gently to avoid displacing the tiny seeds.
Place the seed tray in an appropriate bright location and protect emerging seedlings from extreme heat and drying winds. Water gently to avoid displacing the tiny seeds.
Step 5: Transplant and Establish
Transplant seedlings carefully once they are strong enough to handle. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly while plants establish, then gradually reduce irrigation as the plants become more drought-tolerant.
Transplant seedlings carefully once they are strong enough to handle. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly while plants establish, then gradually reduce irrigation as the plants become more drought-tolerant.
Step 6: Maintain Healthy Plants
Allow the plant to flower in late summer and fall. After flowering finishes, cut back old growth according to local growing conditions to encourage fresh growth the following season. Monitor spreading rhizomes where space is limited.
Allow the plant to flower in late summer and fall. After flowering finishes, cut back old growth according to local growing conditions to encourage fresh growth the following season. Monitor spreading rhizomes where space is limited.
Brighten Your Garden with California Fuchsia
Epilobium Canum California Fuchsia Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a colorful perennial with vibrant red-orange flowers and attractive gray-green foliage. Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes, California Fuchsia combines seasonal beauty with low-water needs once established. Its nectar-rich blooms provide valuable food for hummingbirds during the late summer and fall flowering season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how to germinate California Fuchsia seeds, attract hummingbirds, and grow this drought-tolerant native perennial.
Do California Fuchsia seeds need cold stratification to germinate?
California Fuchsia seeds may benefit from cold stratification, a period of moist chilling that can help improve germination. Seed requirements can vary by seed lot and source. Sow the tiny seeds on the surface or cover them lightly, and follow the supplier's instructions for chilling, moisture, and germination conditions.
Does California Fuchsia attract hummingbirds to the garden?
Yes, California Fuchsia is especially valued for its bright red-orange, tubular flowers, which provide nectar for hummingbirds. Its late-summer and fall flowering period makes it a useful addition to pollinator gardens when other nectar sources may be less abundant. Plant it in a sunny, well-drained location for healthy growth and flowering.
How do you care for California Fuchsia during winter?
California Fuchsia may become dormant or lose some foliage during winter, depending on the climate. Once flowering has finished, trim back old growth according to your local conditions, generally leaving the plant's established crown and roots undisturbed. Avoid excessive winter watering, especially in poorly drained soil, and allow new growth to emerge as temperatures become favorable.