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Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain'

Also Known As

  • Purple Mountain Hardy Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain' plant details

Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slender flowers with red sepals and purple corollas bloom throughout the season amongst handsome purple-tinged foliage. Arching form to 4'T. Plant the crown 4" below the soil level for added winter hardiness, and with occasional organic fertilizer your plant will be robust and floriferous. Minimum temperature: 10?F

Gardening facts about Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia magellanica 'Purple Mountain'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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