Ruttya fruticosa is a fairly hardy, evergreen, beautiful rounded shrub with glossy dark green foliage.
It bears unusual, exceptionally attractive two-lipped tubular orange or yellow flowers that have a shiny black in the throat.
It blooms from spring to late summer and attracts bees, birds and butterflies.
Plant in full sun or semi-shade in compost rich soil. It also tolerates slightly acidic soil.
Prune back after flowering to keep in shape.
Size: 1 to 2m