Xela's Garden

Fuchsia [V]

Planted: 04.00 Vistabile lobby border

Cutting taken from Mother's garden 04.00

Common Name: Hardy fuchsia
Genus: Fuchsia
Species: magellanica
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 250cm
Spread: 200cm
Flowering period: July to October

When other fuchsias fail to survive the winter, this robust species from South America can be relied upon to retain a framework of branches. The purple and red flowers are small but borne profusely throughout summer. This plant succeeds in any well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade. A very ornamental plant, it is a parent of many of the hardy ornamental fuchsia varieties.

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings[late spring thro' to Sept].

Photos of this plant

Reminders for this plant

Due about 11 years ago:

Prune

Mar: In early spring, cut back the previous year's flowering stems to two strong buds or near ground level to encourage stronger flowering growth.

Take cuttings

[Mar – May/]May - Sept: Take Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings