Fremontodendron ‘California Glory’

Fremontodendron 'California Glory' is long-blooming with large yellow flowers and fuzzy evergreen leaves.

‘California Glory’ is a fast-growing shrub or small tree which will reach six to ten feet in our area. It is festooned with large yellow hibiscus-like flowers over a long period through spring and summer. Somewhat short-lived, flannel bush should be planted against the south wall of the house or grown in a pot where it can be moved to a frost free or more protected location. A hybrid between Fremontodendron californicum and F. mexicanum two species that hail from the family that also brings you chocolate!

Common Name:  California Flannel Bush

Family:  Sterculiaceae (The Cacao/Chocolate Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  6-10'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Dry, Average, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry, mostly granitic slopes, 900 - 1800 metres in California[. It thrives on poor dry rocky soils of the foothills, where it often forms dense thickets.

Award:  AGM

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