FREMONTODENDRON
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FREMONTODENDRON
Commonly known as Flannel bush, Fremontia
Genus of 2 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs or trees from dry woodland, canyons and mountain slopes in the USA and northern Mexico.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can flower into November. -
Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot may be a problem. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (Junker's Nursery, UK). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Yellow
Yellow-orange -
Saucer-shaped
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
5m (15ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, then spreading, shrub. Flowers 4-6cm (1½-2½in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds. -
skin & eye irritant
(People & Pets) -
Mature Size5m (15ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Fremontodendron Growing Guide
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