Fuchsia 'Dying Embers'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-12

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Fuchsia 'Dying Embers' plant details

Fuchsia 'Dying Embers' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Dying Embers'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Dying Embers'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy Fuchsia, compact shrubby growth 18-24” mound, loads of smallish flowers with red, recurved sepals over deep purple corolla summer to frost; hummer delight! Morning sun is ideal, thrives in rich, moist soil.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Fuchsia ‘Dying Embers’ displays profusions of small flowers with glossy, reddish pink sepals and stigmas, surrounding a deep aubergine corollas. This upright, bushy shrub has dark green foliage carried on purple stems, which compliments the flowers nicely. To ensure hardiness: take out of containers and plant them deep, mist foliage when very hot, prune to several inches above ground in late winter, and mulch the crown, Keep moist, not wet.