Fuchsia magellanica

Common Name: Hardy Fuchsia

A hardy fuchsia! Masses of pendulous, red blooms, more delicate in appearance than its fancy hanging basket cousins, appear in midsummer and continue into fall. They are a favorite of hummingbirds.

More like a woody subshrub than a perennial, F. magellanica can grow to reach the size of some Viburnums. The branching structure is horizontal with the flowers dangling beneath the stems. It makes an eye-catching hedge in warmer regions, where it is also evergreen. This plant benefits tremendously by being cut all the way back in early spring.

Height:

5.0-7.0 Feet

Spread:

5.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Hardy Fuchsia should be planted in full sun to part shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Especially in northern zones, it's a good idea to grow this plant in a large pot that can be overwintered in a garage and brought back out in early spring. When planted in the ground in zones 5-7, a heavy layer of mulch should be applied for winter protection.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

Characteristics