Fuchsia magellanica 'Gracilis'
LADY'S EARDROPS, HARDY FUCHSIA
Onagraceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis

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Fuchsia magellanica 'Gracilis'
LADY'S EARDROPS, HARDY FUCHSIA
Onagraceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson & purple

Flowering Time: mid spring to late autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, large planter, trellis, spillover, espalier, standard, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird, bee attracting , rabbit resistant






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