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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) — bloom profusely from summer to fall
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, image 32
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Hardy Fuchsia makes for a captivating addition to any garden design
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Typically reaching heights of 4 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 5 feet
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — with deep purple corollas and red sepals; hardy Fuchsia prefers a location with partial shade
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — multi-colored and purple and red flowers in the garden
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — The foliage is a lush deep green which can add a vibrant backdrop to any garden composition
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — perennial / shrub for half or shade; hardy Fuchsia makes for a captivating addition to any garden design, image 81
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Hardy Fuchsia makes for a captivating addition to any garden design; with deep purple corollas and red sepals
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — with deep purple corollas and red sepals; hardy Fuchsia prefers a location with partial shade, image 84
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Ideally, it should be planted in rich, moist, well-drained soil; it reaches 4-10 feet in height with a spread, image 74
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; it offers an elegant, cascading habit when planted atop retaining
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — Hardy Fuchsia makes for a captivating addition to any garden design; with deep purple corollas and red sepals, image 78
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — multi-colored and purple and red flowers in the garden; celebrated for its graceful
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — celebrated for its graceful; this resilient species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9, image 91
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — It reaches 4-10 feet in height with a spread of 4-5 feet; pendulous flowers that enliven gardens from, image 56
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — celebrated for its graceful; this resilient species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — pendulous flowers that enliven gardens from mid-summer through fall; ideally, it should be planted in rich, moist
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — It reaches 4-10 feet in height with a spread of 4-5 feet; pendulous flowers that enliven gardens from mid-summer through
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia Magellanica) — With its showy flowers and versatility in the landscape
Fuchsia Magellanica
Fuchsia Magellanica
Fuchsia Magellanica
Fuchsia Magellanica
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