General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 20 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Dark red, Cherry red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 17948; EU 17911
Parentage: Phygelius aequalis x Phygelius capensis

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Cherry Ripe
Cultivar name: 'Blacher'
Common names
  • Cape Fuchsia

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-01
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2014-06-30
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2012-01-28
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-07
Blooming in front of a purple Larkspur plant.
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-07
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-21
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: Jun 12, 2010 9:35 PM
Wonderful plant!
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Dec 8, 2011 7:24 PM concerning plant:
    I've bought Phygelius 'Cherry Ripe' from High Country Gardens several years ago. I was thrilled to find it as it seems to be the only Phygelius that isn't listed as zone 7 and warmer. All other Phygelius I have to plant into containers.

    I planted it directly into my garden in well drained soil and mulched it. It has beautiful red blooms and I love it!

    I've planted it near from front steps, so I can enjoy it more. I don't cut any stems as it gets closer to Fall, as I want to insure that it makes it through the Winter and into late Spring Freezes.
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