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Hardy Fuchsia

Fuchsia Magellanica

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Overview

The Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) is a resilient, deciduous shrub, flourishing in zones 6-9. It reaches 4-10 feet in height with a spread of 4-5 feet. Remarkable for its long, drooping flowers, with deep purple corollas and red sepals, bloom profusely from summer to fall. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Attracts hummingbirds. Ideal for borders or as an accent plant. Prune in spring for a robust display.

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 7–9Type Perennial, Shrub

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Ideal for borders or as an accent plant

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial, Shrub
Family: Onagraceae

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Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — commonly referred to as Hardy Fuchsia; perennial / shrub with multi-colored and purple and red blooms

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — commonly referred to as Hardy Fuchsia; perennial / shrub with multi-colored and purple and red blooms, image 89

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — pendulous flowers that enliven gardens from mid-summer through fall; ideally, it should be planted in rich, image 65

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — The Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) is a resilient, deciduous shrub, flourishing in zones 6-9; bloom, image 55

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — this resilient species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; prune in spring for a robust display

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — celebrated for its graceful

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — perennial / shrub for half or shade

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — It offers an elegant, cascading habit when planted atop retaining walls or in elevated containers; the, image 76

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — pendulous flowers that enliven gardens from mid-summer through fall; ideally, it should be planted in rich, image 92

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; it offers an elegant, cascading habit when planted atop, image 73

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — showing notable cold hardiness.<br><br>The plant exhibits slender, image 41

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — showing notable cold hardiness.<br><br>The plant exhibits slender, image 68

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — elongated sepals that bleed into bell-shaped; commonly referred to as Hardy Fuchsia

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — With its showy flowers and versatility in the landscape, image 77

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — bloom profusely from summer to fall; multi-colored and purple and red flowers in the garden, image 58

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — is a robust deciduous shrub; ideal for borders or as an accent plant

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Ideal for borders or as an accent plant; typically reaching heights of 4 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 5 feet

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — arching branches with small lance-shaped leaves that are approximately 1 to 3 inches in length; this plant attracts

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — with deep purple corollas and red sepals; hardy Fuchsia prefers a location with partial shade, image 57

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — with deep purple corollas and red sepals

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, image 59

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — It reaches 4-10 feet in height with a spread of 4-5 feet

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Gagea, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
CARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
scott.zona, CC BY 2.0 · source
Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
McKay Savage from London, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Corsario CL, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0 · source
Silvio Rossi, CC BY 3.0 · source
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