An upright growing Fuchsia with orange/red pendulous tubular flowers.
Pronunciation
(fyew-sha)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone
9
Sunlight
grows best in shaded areas, will tolerate some direct morning sun
Moisture
average to moist, avoid dry
Soil & Site
moisture retentive well drained
Growing Media
moisture retentive well drained mixes
Flowers
orange red, tubular, pendulous
Leaves
dark green/bronze with a velvet texture
Dimensions
reaches 3 feet by 3 feet
Maintenance
prune to maintain shape, can be used as a houseplant during the winter
Propagation
cuttings
Misc Facts
I have over wintered Fuchsia in a bright window. Before the first frost cut back the plants hard and repot. You can move them down into a smaller pot. Make sure you spray for pests, since in my greenhouse and house Fuchsia were Spider Mite and White Fly magnets.
Author's Notes
I have used this plant many times in containers. Very easy to grow and I especially like the orange, tubular pendulous flowers.