Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 5'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba' plant details

Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Considered by many to be the most beautiful shrub Fuchsia, Fuchsia boliviana ‘Alba’ is fast growing to 5’ tall & 3’ wide & has lovely, large & velvety, silver-green leaves. Long white tubes & bright scarlet petals hang in clusters & are followed by pleasantly flavored black fruits. A wonderful & exotic looking focal point in a shade garden. Give it lots of room, rich soil, avg. to high water & bright shade. Cut back fairly hard after blooming is finished in late Summer & it will resprout fresh growth within a month.