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Fuchsia magellanica

var. gracilis


Hardy Fuchsia




Origin:  Native to Chile and Argentina.
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Species
magellanica
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Variety
gracilis
Synonyms
Fuchsia gracilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 to -5
Temperature (°F)
14 - 23
Height
1-2 m
Spread
1-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Commonly used for the bright colours as a specimen plant or in a group such as a border, hedge or screening.
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well drained soils and part to full sun.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Naturally found in forest clearings, especially in a mix of evergreen and deciduous woods.
Leaf Description
The lance shaped leaves are mid to dark green with a reddish underside.
Flower Description
The hanging tubular, lily shaped flowers are small and a variety of red and pink with purple centres.
Notable Specimens
Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated easily from softwood cuttings.
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