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Fuchsia
Container Thriller or Spiller
Full shade to Partial Shade
Hanging Baskets
Attracts Pollinators
Why We Love Fuchsia
Fuchsia delivers bright, dangling blooms for shady baskets and pots all summer—hummingbirds love it.
Why Buy Fuchsia Online?
Fuchsia comes in thousands of cultivars for plenty of color choices. The tubular flowers typically come in shades of purple and pink, but color combinations vary. We offer plants with slender red flowers, and several two-tone flowers with pinks, coral, purple, and creamy white combinations.
When grown at the ideal temperature of 55 to 80 degrees, these are easy-care, abundant-flowering plants. These continuous bloomers need little help to bloom all season. Just remove fruits that form when flowers fade and fertilize fuchsia once a month. Fuchsia plants typically reach less than a foot high and 2 feet around at maturity.
Hanging basket stunner
Container thriller or spiller
Available in several flower colors & with variegated foliage
Typically 1 foot tall or less
Growing zones 8 to 11 as perennials; annual in all colder zones
About Fuchsia
Genus
Species
Family
Fuchsia
100+
Onagraceae
Common Names:
Lady's Eardrops, Angel's Trumpets
Native To:
Central and South America
Plant Type:
Annuals
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
6 - 11
Flower Color:
Red, Pink, Purple, White, Magenta, Orange
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring to fall
Growth Habit:
Upright, Trailing, Climbing
Attracts:
Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Tolerates:
Partial to Full Shade, Cool Temperature
Resists:
Deer, Pests
How To Use Fuchsia In The Garden
Fuchsia plants produce pendulous flowers shaped like a teardrop, in a spectrum of colors including red, pink, white, violet, and purple, or combinations thereof. These blooms often feature contrasting hues between the inner and outer petals, with some varieties displaying variegated or bi-colored petals. The leaves are typically oval-shaped and colored dark green, though certain varieties may have variegated or lighter-colored leaves.
Fuchsias are commonly grown in hanging baskets or containers, making them ideal for adorning balconies and patios. Additionally, fuchsias can be trained as hedges and topiary standards, contributing to the structural diversity of garden landscapes. The fruits of some fuchsia species are edible and can be utilized in jams, jellies, and other culinary applications.
Fuchsia Care
Fuchsia plants require well-drained, rich soil and thrive in part to full shade. Keep the soil consistently moist, as these plants do not tolerate drought conditions. Daily watering may be necessary, especially during hot weather. Regular feeding with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every couple of weeks during the growing season supports their vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Pinching out new shoots in the spring encourages dense branching, while deadheading spent flowers promotes continuous blooming. For winter care, potted Fuchsias can be moved indoors to a cool, dark place to enter dormancy, or placed in a sunny window to continue growing as houseplants. When growing Fuchsias in containers, use a high-quality potting mix and make sure the pot has drainage holes. Place the pot in a location with partial to full shade.
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Fuchsia Companion Plants
Pair fuchsia with other shade-loving annuals or perennials in the warmer zones. Try pairing fuchsias with perennials like hosta, hellebore and coral bells, or annuals like begonia, petunia and geraniums. Rhododendrons also make great companion plants!
