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Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

Also Known As

  • Fuchsia 'Delta Sarah'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

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Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' plant details

Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From England, this small, bushy perennial shrub mounds to about 3’ and drips with good-sized semi double, showy flowers with white sepals above blue violet skirts all summer into fall. Perfect in containers, hanging baskets or in the garden, a real eye catcher! Not much about the parentage of this darling is known, but what we DO know is that we LOVE her! Sun on the coast, part shade inland; good soil, regular feeding and constant moisture will reward you with loads of flowers!
Displays profusions of large, semi-double flowers with white sepals and violet blue corollas. This upright, bushy shrub has dark green foliage. 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.
The semi-double blooms have recurved, white sepals and a unique purple-blue corolla. Large, medium green leaves complete the picture of this tough, showy, hardy Fuchsia.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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