Fuchsia 'DebRon's Smokey Blues'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 20"-30"

planting zones

8a-12

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Fuchsia 'DebRon's Smokey Blues' plant details

Fuchsia 'DebRon's Smokey Blues' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'DebRon's Smokey Blues'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'DebRon's Smokey Blues'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fuchsia 'Debron's Smokey Blues' is a single pendulous flower with magenta sepals around deep purple interiors and pink stamens and bright blue-green foliage. Long blooming from summer to first frost. Large, dark purple berries extend the season of interest. Growth habit is a nice, upright form 30 inches tall and wide. A number of different Fuchsia are hardy to zone 7 or 8. To increase hardiness bury the base of the shrub 3-4 inches below the surface of the soil as you would a rose. Use at the front of mixed borders, pollinator gardens and containers. Attracts hummingbirds and bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Displays prolific, single flowers with magenta sepals and deep purple corollas. A compact, upright variety with bright green foliage. 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.