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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) — this resilient species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — With its showy flowers and versatility in the landscape, image 50

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — The foliage is a lush deep green which can add a vibrant backdrop to any garden composition; the Hardy, image 70

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — perennial / shrub with multi-colored and purple and red blooms

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

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — this plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; is a robust deciduous shrub, image 75

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — perennial / shrub with multi-colored and purple and red blooms; elongated sepals that bleed into bell-shaped

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

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Ideally, it should be planted in rich, moist, well-drained soil

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — multi-colored and purple and red flowers in the garden; celebrated for its graceful, image 79

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Typically reaching heights of 4 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 5 feet; perennial / shrub for half or shade

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prune in spring for a robust display

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — perennial / shrub for half or shade; hardy Fuchsia makes for a captivating addition to any garden design

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — this plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; is a robust deciduous shrub

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — commonly referred to as Hardy Fuchsia; perennial / shrub with multi-colored and purple and red blooms, image 62

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — elongated sepals that bleed into bell-shaped

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — elongated sepals that bleed into bell-shaped; commonly referred to as Hardy Fuchsia, image 71

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

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — is a robust deciduous shrub

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prune in spring for a robust display; though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prune in spring for a robust display; though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, image 88

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

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — arching branches with small lance-shaped leaves that are approximately 1 to 3 inches in length; this plant, image 69

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Hardy Fuchsia prefers a location with partial shade; arching branches with small lance-shaped leaves that are

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Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Michael Gaylard from Horsham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Jonathan Billinger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
McKay Savage from London, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
SABENCIA Guillermo César Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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