Botanical Name: Fuchsia thymifolia
Common Name: Thyme-leaf fuchsia
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape fine textured, upright shrub with a dense structure; profuse
small pink flowers throughout its branches
Height to 4 ft.
Spread to 4 ft.
Growth Rate moderate
Environment:
Exposure outdoors: partial to full shade
Soil prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Hardiness some frost: Zones 14-19, 20-24
Morphology:
Leaves small, elliptical leaves to 3/4" long, 3/8" wide, oppositely
arranged and densely set on the stems
Flowers tiny pink/magenta flowers to 1/2" long borne all over the
plant; blooms throughout the warm season
Fruit tiny capsule
Propagation:
stem cuttings any time of year
Usage:
can be used in containers, in shaded beds or even as a bonsai specimen; good filler in shade beds, and versatile enough for tropical, subtropical or even temperate theme gardens
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring
Pruning head back occasionally to maintain size and dense form
Pests/Diseases none significant; resists fuchsia gall mite
Special Conditions/Other
Origin: Mexico
Family: Onagraceae
Notes:
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