Photo of Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile'

Also Known As

  • Rose of Castile Fushia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' plant details

Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
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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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