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Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'

Dara's Gold flannel bush

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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.