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Fuchsia 'Double Otto'

Also Known As

  • Fuchsia hybrida 'Double Otto'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

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Fuchsia 'Double Otto' plant details

Fuchsia 'Double Otto' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 'Double Otto'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Double Otto'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Double Otto' is one of the most reliable hardy fuchsias for our climate. The large double blooms have recurved, red septals and a purple corolla. Large, medium green leaves complete the picture of this tough, showy, hardy fuchsia.
This hardy Fuchsia is a show off! Unbelievably BIG blooms with poofy red sepals around grape corollas, one of the most asked about in the garden. Vigorous plants are about 3’ high and wide and enjoy sun on the coast, AM sun elsewhere, rich moist soil and constant admiration! Blooms May to October.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Double Otto' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Double Otto'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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