Photo of Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Variegata Brilliant Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 20"
  • W: 20"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata' plant details

Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fantastic variegated leaf variety with arching upright growth habit. Green leaves with white splotched edges growing 20" tall and wide in part shade to shade. Hardy zone 9 and will survive light frost. Continuous flowering with 2" long slender tubular orange red tubes having short sepals hanging in clusters from the stem tips. Hummingbirds love it.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia fulgens 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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