Fuchsia
Fuchsia
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Annuals: Bedding Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Fuchsias are wonderful plants that will bloom all summer and fall. Water in the morning to avoid rust. They all droop or get dry leaves just like other plants when thirsty.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
High
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring Division