Fremontodendron californicum
California Fannelbush
Fremontodendron is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, native to southwestern United States and northwest Mexico.The leaves are lobed, leathery and have a fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (hence the common name), and large, showy yellow to orange flowers from late Spring through to Autumn. In cooler climes these plants need protection from cold and drying winds, and growing them against a south-facing wall can give some protection. WARNING: The leaves and young shoots can cause skin and eye irritation. Fremontodendron californicum - California Flannelbush is a fast growing evergreen shrub with fuzzy leaves and large yellow flowers in Spring.
Contributed by @llamilet_1992
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
California Fannelbush
Latin name
Fremontodendron californicum
type
Shrub
family
Malvaceae
ph
6.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
5.00 M
6.00 M
Fremontodendron californicum
Fremontodendron is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, native to southwestern United States and northwest Mexico.The leaves are lobed, leathery and have a fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (hence the common name), and large, showy yellow to orange flowers from late Spring through to Autumn. In cooler climes these plants need protection from cold and drying winds, and growing them against a south-facing wall can give some protection. WARNING: The leaves and young shoots can cause skin and eye irritation. Fremontodendron californicum - California Flannelbush is a fast growing evergreen shrub with fuzzy leaves and large yellow flowers in Spring.
Flowering
From Late Spring TO Early Autumn
Fremontodendron bear yellow to orange saucer-shaped flowers from late Spring to early Autumn
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Plant Fremontedendron in a sheltered spot, preferably against a south or south-west facing wall, to protect it from cold and drying winds. Plant in free-draining soil that is neutral to alkaline Ph.
Propagating by cuttings
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Take softwood cuttings from new growth early in the day in Spring or early Summer. Cut, neatly, a 4" approx. piece of a non-flowering shoot, pinch out the tip, and cut off the bottom leaves. Dip the bottom of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, and carefully place in a pot of cutting compost with the leaves just above the level of the compost. Water, label, cover with a polythene bag, and place in a warm, bright place, out of direct sunlight. Take the polythene bag off periodically for a while for ventilation (at least twice a week)
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