Epilobium canum 'Brilliant Smith'

California fuchsia

This California fuchsia grows 8 inches or so tall with wide green leaves. Especially large red tubular flowers appear in summer and continue into fall. 'Brilliant Smith' is one of the reddest California fuchsias. The habit of this plant can be improved with shearing in the winter. Flowers best with occasional deep watering. Hummingbird favorite.

A.K.A. Zauschneria

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Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of March 28, 2024:
We do not ship.

Sorry; this plant is out of stock at present.

Bloom Time

Summer

Fall

Water Requirements

Moderate

This plant requires water every 7-14 days

Occasional

This plant requires water every 2-4 weeks

Infrequent

This plant requires water every 4-6 weeks

Additional Characteristics

California Native

This plant is native to California

Drought Tolerant

This is a drought-tolerant plant

Groundcover

Low and spreading perennials and shrubs

Attracts Pollinators

This plant attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Attracts Hummingbirds

This plant attracts hummingbirds

Meadow

This category includes grasses and other non-woody plants suitable for a meadow

A note about our inventory:

We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. We last updated our inventory on March 28, 2024. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change.

Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants.

This list reflects retail prices. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices.