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Fremontodendron californicum 'Pacific Sunset' | Pacific Sunset Flannel Bush

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DESCRIPTION
Fremontodendron californicum 'Pacific Sunset' produces large golden-yellow flowers in late spring through early summer, each bloom opening with broad petals surrounding a cluster of bright stamens. The blossoms appear freely along the branches, creating a vivid seasonal display. Evergreen leaves with softly lobed shapes and a velvety texture cover the stems, their gray-green surfaces giving the plant a soft, muted tone throughout the year.

This cultivar traces its heritage to Fremontodendron californicum native to California and parts of the American Southwest. In gardens it brings bold color and evergreen structure to borders and sunny landscapes where the brilliant spring flowers provide seasonal interest.

DESCRIPTION
Fremontodendron californicum 'Pacific Sunset' produces large golden-yellow flowers in late spring through early summer, each bloom opening with broad petals surrounding a cluster of bright stamens. The blossoms appear freely along the branches, creating a vivid seasonal display. Evergreen leaves with softly lobed shapes and a velvety texture cover the stems, their gray-green surfaces giving the plant a soft, muted tone throughout the year.

This cultivar traces its heritage to Fremontodendron californicum native to California and parts of the American Southwest. In gardens it brings bold color and evergreen structure to borders and sunny landscapes where the brilliant spring flowers provide seasonal interest.

 

  • Family: Malvaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 feet
    Width: 10 to 15 feet
    Foliage color: Dark green to gray green leathery leaves with a softly felted underside
    Flower color: Large bright golden yellow saucer shaped flowers with numerous yellow stamens
    Bloom time: Mid spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Low; drought tolerant once established and intolerant of summer irrigation
    Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to shape plants and avoid excess moisture around the roots
    Growing zone: USDA zones 8 to 10
    Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects

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