Fuchsia X hybrida
Fuchsia Hybrid
Description
The Fuchsia hybrids are tender evergreen shrubs or scrambling vines that are well known for their beautiful flowers.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple, Red, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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.