Fuchsia 'Mrs McDowell'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Fuchsia 'Mrs McDowell' plant details

Fuchsia 'Mrs McDowell' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Mrs McDowell'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Mrs McDowell'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful, super bloomy, old-fashioned heirloom Fuchsia that's completely MITE FREE! “How can that be?” you might ask, and I’ll answer: “I don't know!” But it’s true! This clone originates from a very old shrub Fuchsia found growing in my dear friend, Mrs. McDowell’s, Berkeley Hills garden when she moved in. Dense of form - to 4' x 3' and blooming happily almost year round, you’ll get loads of delightful 2" pendulous flowers - with flaring, up-curved "fuchsia-pink" sepals topping double-petalled, opulent purple corollas surrounding a long, rosy pistil. Super rich, green foliage, too! Can easily be pruned even into a "tree". Do provide rich well-drained soil and an annual side-dress of compost for total Fuchsia contentment. Hummers galore!