Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor'

Also Known As

Fuchsia 'Tri Color'
Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis 'Tricolor'
Fuchsia magellanica var. macro. 'Tricolor'
Tricolor Fuchsia
Variegated Magellan Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor' plant details

Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, purple and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor'

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

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Displays prolific single flowers with long, bright red sepals and purple corollas. This upright variety also features gray-green foliage with creamy white to magenta-flushed margins. To ensure hardiness: take out of containers and plant them deep, mist foliage when very hot, prune to several inches above ground in late winter, and mulch the crown. Keep moist, not wet.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Upright evergreen shrub growing to 2-4' bearing unusual silver-green foliage irregularly marked with creamy white margins. In full sun or during winter chills, the foliage takes on a striking reddish-purple cast. Use in containers or in sunny borders. Scarlet and violet pendulous flowers appear along the arching branches in summer. Hardy to 0F.