Fuchsia

Fuchsia


Fuchsias are fascinating flower, with lovely hanging lanternlike flowers in magentas, pinks, purples, and whites. If you're lucky, your fuchsia will attract hummingbirds. There are several types of fuchsia on the market. The most familiar to many gardeners are those grown in hanging baskets in the North. Recently, plant breeders have released a series of upright fuchsias with smaller flowers, often in shades of orange and red.

Fuchsias are actually tender perennials grown as annuals outside tropical regions. Plant them outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed. They need rich, well-drained soil and ample moisture. They do best in areas with cool summers; they don't like heat, humidity, or drought.


 * Light: **

Sun,Part Sun,Shade


 * Plant Type: **

Annual,Perennial


 * Plant Height: **

1-6 feet tall


 * Plant Width: **

1-5 feet wide


 * Landscape Uses: **

Containers,Beds & Borders


 * Special Features: **

Flowers,Attractive Foliage