Fuchsia magellanica [small leaf form]

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Fuchsia magellanica [small leaf form] plant details

Fuchsia magellanica [small leaf form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and purple flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia magellanica [small leaf form]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia magellanica [small leaf form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Often considered as a perennial, but really more of a shrub, this popular species has attractive red stems and produces purple flowers with pink sepals all though the summer and fall. Native to Chilean rainforests and naturalized throughout the west coast of Scotland, it thrives in coolness and moisture, but it is actually very adaptable and will even withstand a certain amount of drought in equable climates. This very vigorous plant occurred as a chance seedling in my garden, and just keeps on going: when will it stop? 10'? 12'? We will see. While it's certainly hardy to 0 °F, below about 18 °F upper branches may die back. Chile.