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Fuchsia regia

Also Known As

Fuchsia integrifolia
Fuchsia pyrifolia
Fuchsia regia ssp. regia
Fuchsia regia var. regia
Brazilian Climbing Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 15"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Fuchsia regia plant details

Fuchsia regia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia regia

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia regia

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A most interesting climbing fuchsia with reddish stems, shiny green leaves, and an abundance of 3" hanging flowers of cerise and purple. In USDA zone 8b or above, where temperatures seldom fall below 15 °F, it is hardy in the ground and usually evergreen so can be used as a 10-12' climber in, preferably, dappled shade. Can resprout at 10 °F and grow with some vigor especially if mulched. Hummingbirds love 'em.

By: Cistus Nursery

An awesome climbing, clambering fuchsia from high elevation Brazil! Vigorous upright branches 5-7' or more need a fence or trellis for support (how about a freestanding obelisk?!) – morning sun is ideal, rich moist soil…will take more sun on the coast. Bright red flowers with glowing purple center all summer till hard frost. Perfectly hardy here in the PNW. Foliage is attractive too.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Big, vigorous, and easy… pretty much sums up this Fuchsia from the highlands of southeast Brazil. It has rather large, long leaves to 4” and the usual pink/purple tubular, hummingbird friendly flowers. Depending on the climate and culture it can grow as a freestanding shrub (easier in hot climates) or be allowed to scramble through other shrubs or trees to 15' long or more! Supplied with adequate moisture, it tolerates the heat of the mid-Atlantic states quite well for a Fuchsia. Top hardy to about 22 °F… root hardy to perhaps 0 °F.