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Fuchsia triphylla

Also Known As

  • Firecracker Fuchsia
  • Honeysuckle Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Fuchsia triphylla plant details

Fuchsia triphylla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia triphylla

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia triphylla

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A upright growing variety producing clusters of long narrow orange tubes flared at the end...dark leaves..great for outside plantings..can withstand some frost..

Gardening facts about Fuchsia triphylla plant

How to Grow Fuchsia triphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 6'

Width: 4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 7'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Fuchsia biflora, Fuchsia mexiae, Fuchsia michoacanensis

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Fuchsia aprica, Fuchsia microphylla var. aprica

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Small Leafed Fuchsia

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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