Fuchsia splendens

Plant type

shrub, perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Fuchsia splendens plant details

Fuchsia splendens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot, green and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia splendens

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, green and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia splendens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Originally from the cloud forests of Central America, this is an unusual looking Fuchsia. The flowers are peachy-pink with green petal tips. Flowers pretty much all year. It likes well-drained, compost-rich soil & resents high heat & drought. We are lucky that this great Fuchsia is mite resistant so no curled, ugly leaves. It is also reported that this Fuchsia has the tastiest of all the Fuchsia berries. Fuchsia berries in general are edible but many are bland. Fuchsia splendens has berries that are sweet & lemony & slightly peppery. Growing 3’-4’ tall & wide.