hummingbird's trumpet
Epilobium californica 'Bowman'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hummingbird's trumpet (Epilobium californica 'Bowman') is a drought tolerant plant that prefers well-drained soils. It should be watered thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the soil to become fairly dry to the touch between watering. During the warmer months, plants should be watered about once a week, depending on the climate and the amount of rainfall received. During cooler winter months, the plant can be watered every 2 weeks. Always check the soil with your finger to make sure that the soil is dry before watering, and avoid over-watering, as this can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Hummingbird's trumpet (Epilobium californica 'Bowman') plants should be grown in partial sunlight, such as all afternoon sun or morning sun with early afternoon shade. Direct afternoon sunlight may be too intense for the plant. Ideally, the plant should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
pruning
Hummingbird's trumpet (Epilobium californica 'Bowman') should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring, before the plant begins to grow again. Pruning should be done carefully, taking no more than a third of the plant away. This should include removing any dead, diseased, or damaged stems and leaves, and thinning out areas of overgrowth. After pruning, the plant should be fertilized to encourage new growth.
