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Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor'

Also Known As

  • Fuchsia magellanica 'Sharpitor Aurea'
  • Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae 'Golden Sharpitor'
  • Sharpitor Aurea Hardy Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor' plant details

Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer cream and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red tubes with purple corollas.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia magellanica 'Golden Sharpitor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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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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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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