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Phygelius Croftway Yellow 'Sovereign'®
2 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Soft yellow tubular flowers • Long flowering season • Upright clump-forming habit • Excellent for pollinators
Overview
Phygelius Croftway Yellow 'Sovereign'® is a long-flowering herbaceous perennial producing elegant, tubular soft yellow flowers from early summer well into autumn. The blooms are carried in loose clusters on upright stems above fresh green foliage, providing months of colour and movement in sunny or lightly shaded borders.
Its neat, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed perennial borders and larger patio containers, where it combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-season flowering perennials.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Phygelius Croftway Yellow 'Sovereign'® |
| Common Name | Cape Fuchsia |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Light | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Foliage | Mid-green, deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Soft yellow |
| Flowering Season | Early summer to autumn |
| Mature Height | 50 cm – 60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 45 cm – 60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. A sheltered position helps protect young shoots from late frosts and encourages the longest flowering season.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season and during prolonged dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, humus-rich soil with reliable moisture and good drainage. Apply a mulch in spring to help retain moisture and improve soil structure.
Pruning
Leave the old stems in place over winter to help protect the crown. Cut them back to new growth in early spring once the risk of severe frost has passed.
Perfect For
- Mixed perennial borders
- Cottage gardens
- Wildlife-friendly planting
- Patio containers
- Long-season colour
Wildlife
The tubular flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Why We Love It
- Soft yellow flowers provide an unusual colour in summer and autumn borders.
- Flowers continuously over a long season with minimal maintenance.
- Upright habit blends well with grasses and other herbaceous perennials.
- A reliable choice for adding height and late-season interest.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 50cm high· 45cm wide
- Flowering
- Early summer to autumn· Yellow
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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