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    • Photo of Fuchsia magellanica flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Fuchsia magellanica

    Also Known As

    • Ladies' Eardrops

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Fuchsia magellanica plant details

    Fuchsia magellanica is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia magellanica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: onagraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia magellanica

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A favorite of hummingbirds, this small graceful shrub or hanging-basket-plant covers itself with slender scarlet flowers in late summer. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Red tubes with purple corollas.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Fuchsia magellanica plant

    How to Grow Fuchsia magellanica

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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