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Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiny but floriferous!, this 2' x 2' shrub (for pot or front-of-the-border) brings a continuing summer supply of lovely rose-scarlet and violet flowers. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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