Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz' plant details

Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz'

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pretty as it is tough - this wonderful exhibition quality heirloom Fuchsia has been a world-wide favorite since its introduction in the 1940’s! Prettily recurved rosy red sepals and large semi to fully double brilliant violet corollas make it the epitome of the ideal classic Fuchsia. Yet it is so easy to grow and care for as well as super hardy and MITE-RESISTANT! Growing to 5’ tall and 3’ wide with shiny bright green leaves and exuberant 3” dangling flowers that bloom Spring-Fall - it’s a bushy hummingbird and butterfly magnet! Goes deciduous in the cold months but will leaf out again as soon as the weather warms slightly. Fuchsias like well-drained, regularly watered, fertile soil in an area somewhat sheltered from heat and winds so pick your site thoughtfully and give ‘Santa Cruz’ a nice feeding of well-balanced fertilizer/high quality compost upon planting and annually in Spring. If you meet those modest requirements, this prized beauty will shine for you for years to come!