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    Fuchsia 'Maxima'

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Fuchsia 'Maxima' plant details

    Fuchsia 'Maxima' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Maxima'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, hanging basket

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Maxima'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tube and sepals are both red-purple while the corolla is a very dark purple.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Maxima' plant

    How to Grow Fuchsia 'Maxima'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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