Firecracker Fuchsia
Fuchsia Paniculata
Overview
The Firecracker Fuchsia (Fuchsia paniculata) is a vibrant ornamental shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall, perfect for adding a splash of color. It boasts clusters of pendant, tubular flowers with rich pink to purple hues, tantalizing hummingbirds from summer to fall. This perennial prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Its upright habit and tropical flair make it ideal for garden accents or as an intriguing container specimen in zones 9-11.
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 6–8 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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