shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 8a – Zone 10b
A deciduous shrub with striking tubular red flowers resembling fuchsias, followed by small edible gooseberries. Native to California, it attracts hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Function & Care
ediblehedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is the most commonly cultivated form; cultivars are rarely distinguished in horticulture.
