Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'
Dara's Gold flannel bush
Description
This hardy shrub reaches 4'-5' tall and 6'-8' wide. Leaves are evergreen and lobed. Large, roundish, gold, cup-shaped flowers appear from spring through summer. This plant needs full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. No need to water during summer. Hybridized by horticulturist Dara Embrey of the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.