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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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