Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset'

Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset'

(Hybrid Fremontodendron californicum and Fremontodendron mexicanum)

Common Name: Flannel Bush

Pot Size: Large Gallon

Evergreen, Perennial, Shrub

Fremontodendron 'Pacific Sunset', cultivated by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, is an upright, vase-shaped, robust-growing, prolific-blooming variety of Flannel Bush.  The 3-fingered palmate leaves, deep green on top and light grey on the underside are alternately placed along branches. Flowers set opposite each leaf node concurrently, creating a yellow-orange blooming profusion.  Leaves, stems and flower bracts are covered in thick hairs, so exercise caution when handling this plant with gloves.  

• Size: 15 - 20 ft tall; 15 - 20 ft wide.
• Soil: Fast draining sandy or rocky Fast draining
• Water: Never water once established.  Drought tolerant.
• Bloom Color and Season: Orangish-yellow flowers blooming in Spring.
• Uses and Other Notes: Attracts bees, deer-proof, never water once established!
• Photo: KD Apostolos