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Fuchsia 'Pumila'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Fuchsia 'Pumila' plant details

Fuchsia 'Pumila' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Pumila'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Pumila'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another hardy, dwarf fuchsia with more characteristic flowers in pink and purple; growth habit more upright, less arching. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Pumila' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Pumila'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'

Width: 4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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