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Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet

Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet

Epilobium 'Orange Carpet'

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SKU: TL-epilorcar-1
Like a wildfire in bloom, ‘Orange Carpet’ Epilobium spills across the garden with intense, fiery orange-red trumpet flowers, calling in hummingbirds like a beacon. From mid-summer through fall, this low-growing,...
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Zone
USDA Zone:5 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun to part shade
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Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet

Like a wildfire in bloom, ‘Orange Carpet’ Epilobium spills across the garden with intense, fiery orange-red trumpet flowers, calling in hummingbirds like a beacon. From mid-summer through fall, this low-growing, spreading perennial forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat of fuzzy green foliage, reaching just 4-6 inches tall but spreading up to 30 inches wide. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and virtually maintenance-free, this vibrant groundcover thrives where others struggle—rocky slopes, dry soil, and even neglected garden corners. Whether tumbling over stone walls, filling gaps in rock gardens, or softening pathways, ‘Orange Carpet’ delivers nonstop color and movement in the late-season garden.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 4 in. - 6 in, Width - 2 ft. - 3 ft.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Summer
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, Container, Mass Planting
Features

Special Features:

Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
SIZE Quart
Foliage Color Green
Growth Habit Spreading
Flower Color Orange
Watering

Watering Needs:

Let dry between waterings
  • Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily); tolerates light shade, but blooms best in bright conditions.
  • Soil: Prefers dry, sandy, or rocky well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.
  • Watering:
    • New Plants: Water regularly until established.
    • Established Plants: Highly drought-tolerant; occasional deep watering improves blooming.
  • Fertilization: Avoid over-fertilizing; this plant thrives in lean soil.
  • Maintenance:
    • Prune lightly in early spring to refresh foliage and encourage a strong bloom season.
    • Shear back in fall to maintain a tidy growth habit.
  • Pest & Disease Resistance:
    • Rarely troubled by pests; highly resilient.
    • Great air circulation prevents common fungal issues.
  • Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 5-9.