Sierra Salmon California Fuchsia
Epilobium 'Sierra Salmon'
Summary
‘Sierra Salmon’ is an upright, gray-leaved cultivar of California fuchsia that attained an average height of 2’ 6” (79.5 cm) in our two-year trial with a spread of 4’ 8” (142.2 cm). There were no significant differences in growth indexes between treatments. Overall appearance and health of plants were consistent across irrigation levels, but the foliage appearance on the lowest treatment was marginally higher than others. All treatments began blooming in September, with the exception of the 80% treatment, which bloomed prolifically in July. After a rest period in August, it bloomed again in September and October at about the same rate as the other treatments. The overall appearance ratings of this cultivar rarely rose to the level of 4.0 during our two year trials. It would probably be best used in combination plantings where it did not have to carry the look of the landscape on its own, and its “down time” could be balanced by other plants.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | UC Davis Arboretum |
| Trial Exposure: | Sun |
| Year evaluated: | 2014 |
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Height & Width
(after 2 years):
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2' 6" x 4' 8" - UC Davis
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Reported Height & Width
(at maturity):
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1-2' x 1-5' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | Gc P N |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: |
Low - Region 2
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Mean Overall
Appearance rating:
(1-5 Scale, 5 is highest)
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3.7 - UC Davis
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Flowering Months
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July, September-October - UC Davis
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Growth and Quality Data
