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Fuchsia cylindracea

Also Known As

  • Fuchsia biflora
  • Fuchsia mexiae
  • Fuchsia michoacanensis

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Fuchsia cylindracea plant details

Fuchsia cylindracea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and purple 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 water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia cylindracea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia cylindracea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Fuchsia cylindracea plant

How to Grow Fuchsia cylindracea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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