Dolly's Dress Fuchsia
Fuchsia microphylla ssp. aprica 'Dolly's Dress'
Small-toothed leaves on upright twiggy stems bear large flared bright pink tubular flowers for a long duration. Named after the vernacular name for this plant, Dolly Mixtures and for the dress shape of the flowers.
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches five feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5379 |
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Care Information
Easily grown in any type of fertile drained soil. May be cut back to the base. Protect the roots in colder regions.
History
This distinct seedling was collected at high altitude near the summit of Volcán Zunil Quetzaltenango in Guatemala in 2001.
Small-toothed leaves on upright twiggy stems bear large flared bright pink tubular flowers for a long duration. Named after the vernacular name for this plant, Dolly Mixtures and for the dress shape of the flowers.
Care Information
Easily grown in any type of fertile drained soil. May be cut back to the base. Protect the roots in colder regions.
History
This distinct seedling was collected at high altitude near the summit of Volcán Zunil Quetzaltenango in Guatemala in 2001.
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches five feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5379 |
