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Fuchsia magellanica

var. molinae


Maiden's Blush Fuchsia




Origin:  Chiloe Is.
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Species
magellanica
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Variety
molinae
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)
0 - 10
Height
1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread
1 - 1.5 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Use in flower beds, in city and urban courtyards, as a coastal cottage plant or as a potted patio plant.
Cultivation
Plant under partial shade in most, fertile but well-drained soil of any acidity.
Shape
Upright.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Its leaves are more stout than other Fuchsia.
Pests
Glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, glasshouse leafhopper, thrips, vine weevil and caterpillars.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, woody vivid green stems. New growth is slightly paler green.
Leaf Description
Stout lance-shaped vivid green leaves with very slight serration and average venation.
Flower Description
4-petaled, drooping white flowers with a slight pink blush and wide green sepals.
Texture Description
Medium.
Propagation
By softwood or semi hardwood cuttings.
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