The Croftway series of Phygelius are the product of the biggest and most comprehensive breeding programme with the genus. Developed by Malcolm Spencer at his Croftway Nursery over a period of 15 years, the new varieties are significant improvements over other varieties currently available.

The principal improvements are to habit (compact and bushy, without the need for growth regulators), resistance to overhead watering and heavy rain (which causes significant damage in other varieties), bloom density (many more flowers per stem than other varieties) and new colours.

Phygelius Croftway Red Emperor produces impressive stems laden with rich cherry red tubular flowers. Finished plants produce several stems, each facing outwards.

Phygelius are excellent plants for the border or container garden. They also make striking bedding plants.

Trials have shown that these plants make attractive impulse purchase items in 1.5 litre to 3 litre containers and finish quickly when grown from rooted cuttings.

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Phygelius Croftway Red Emperor.

This variety is slightly taller than the others in this series.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Breeder: Malcolm Spencer.    

UPOV name Phygelius CROREDEMP

Protection status:
EU: PVR applied for. CPVO file number 20051475
New Zealand: application pending

Hardiness: USDA zones 7 (minimum temperature -12 Celsius), although trials are on-going to establish if the plant will withstand colder temperatures.

Bloom: dense racemes of rich cherry red tubular flowers. May to October.

Foliage: deep green.

Habit: compact and bushy with upright flower stems. This variety is slightly taller than other Croftway varieties.

Propagation: soft cuttings. Note: a licence is required for propagation.

Culture: sunny position, well-drained soil.

If you are a grower interested in this variety, then please contact us today - we are constantly seeking select, high quality licensees for current and future plant products.

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Note: the inclusion of any plant in PFE’s portfolio listing is not an offer for sale of that plant, and is merely intended to create interest in licences for propagation. In every case, the breeder’s rights are preserved, and the breeder retains all rights in the intellectual property in that plant.