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Fuchsia magellanica is considered to be the most
cold tolerant species. It is used to hybridize the
modern hardy Fuchsia species. |
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Deep winter
mulch can be applied for those species that are less cold
hardy.
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Shelter from
cold, drying winds in the winter.
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Suitable for
hedging in frost free areas. |
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Best used as
a container planting, or planted in the ground in
container during early summer months. |
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Can be moved indoors
during winter. |
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Alternate species and cultivars:
Fuchsia
gracilis, Fuchsia magellanica ‘Alba’, Fuchsia magellanica var.
molinae ‘Sharpitor’
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Location:
Ground Cover Garden, Yao Japanese Garden, NPA Border
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References: RHS, Brooklyn
Botanical |
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at
a glance:
Plant type:
Tender, deciduous perennial shrub
Family: Onagraceae
Height/Spread:
10 ft. x 10 ft.
Common Name: Fuchsia
Leaves: Ovate-elliptic scalloped/toothed, .5 in. – 2.5 in. long,
tinted red.
Flowers: Axillary growth, pendulous, with a long or short perianth tube topped by
red-purple colored sepals. Four erect, broad petals form a cup or
bell shape. Flowers gathered in terminal clusters on nodding
branches
Conditions:
Full
sun to partial shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Disease/pests:
Whitefly,
vine weevil, aphids, and red spider mites.
Bloom Period:
Summer
Natural Range: Chile,
Argentina
Hardiness: USDA
Hardiness zone: 7 – 8.
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