Botanical Name: Fuchsia hybrida
Common Name: Fuchsia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape semi-woody shrub grown for striking bell-like, colorful flowers; some varieties weeping, tumbling or trailing, others tall, upright and shrubby Height 10" to 10' Spread 2' - 6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade Soil prefers a rich, well-drained peat-based soil Hardiness some frost (zones 4-6, 15-17, 22-24); prefers mild coastal conditions Morphology: Leaves ovate-lanceolate, opposite, to 2" long; some varieties toothed on margins Flowers pendulous, fleshy flowers in pink, white, red, purple sepals and petals showy - often contrasting - pistil and stamens prominent Fruit berry - purple, 3/4" - 1" long Propagation: softwood cuttings, hybridized from seed Usage: hanging baskets, container plants, shaded espaliers; used for spring or summer flower color; larger, hardier varieties thrive in the ground Landscape Care: Watering need frequent watering (daily or more in hot weather) Fertilizing balanced half-strength, weekly during warm season Pruning head back to edge of pot, remove woody/twiggy growth February or March Pests/Diseases whitefly, aphids, spider mites, fuchsia gall mite Special Conditions/Other fuchsia gall mite is a serious problem for many varieties Origin: hybrids Family: Onagraceae Notes: |
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