Fuchsia thymifolia (Thyme-Leaved Fuchsia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Fuchsia |
| Species | thymifolia |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Mexico to North Guatemala. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 40 |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and spreading. |
| Landscape | As a landscape plant in mild climates but as a pot plant in colder regions.. |
| Propagation | Seed, softwood cuttings and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soils with a pH of 5.6 - 7.5 (acidic, mildly acidic and neutral). |
| Leaf Description | Small, glossy leaves that are 5 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Small, nodding, 1 - 2 cm long with stamens. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are pink and the stamens are purple. |
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