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Fuchsia 'San Leandro'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Fuchsia 'San Leandro' plant details

Fuchsia 'San Leandro' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'San Leandro'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'San Leandro'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Displays profusions of large, double flowers with red sepals and red-streaked, deep purple corollas. A semi-trailing, bushy 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.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'San Leandro' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'San Leandro'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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  • mostly sun - shade
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

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  • even moisture
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