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Fuchsia lycioides

Also Known As

Box-thorn Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-10b

Fuchsia lycioides plant details

Fuchsia lycioides is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia lycioides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, long-blooming, rare, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia lycioides

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A NAKED Fuchsia! Now this is a rare thing indeed. Plant this Chilean shrub in FULL SUN & in a location where it will receive LITTLE WATER to see its captivating performance. In Summer, the plant surrenders its leaves & clusters of small bright pink flowers will appear all along the bare grey branches. Long blooming, it flowers when it is in leaf as well. Eventually the plant can grow to around 10’ in height with a 4’ spread & when bare is an angular & rough looking thing. Make sure you water it until it is established, after which it can take a 6 month stretch with no water at all.