Fuchsia 'Garden News'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-11

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Fuchsia 'Garden News' plant details

Fuchsia 'Garden News' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Garden News'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Garden News'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Displays prolific, double flowers with pink sepals and magenta-rose corollas. An upright variety. 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.