Hardy Fuchsia
Fuchsia genii 'Aurea'
SKU
4986
This frost hardy Fuchsia is grown for its radiant lime-yellow foliage on contrasting red stems and its brilliant cherry-red and purple flowers. Best positioned in the garden with partial shade. Combine with plants that have deep green foliage for a striking contrast. Benefiting from an annual pruning, this garden star will grow 4 feet tall and wide. Its light colored foliage will surely liven up a shady area in the garden!
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7 - 9 Change
Full shade, Partial shade
Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FEW-she-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | In the Victorian era, fuchsias took on the common name of "lady's eardrops" referring to their resemblance of the elaborate dangling earrings so popular at that time. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Arching stems form a shrub 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Use in niches in rock waterfalls or let the branches hang over the edge of a water garden. Perfect for edges of mounds and retaining walls or in raised planters. Ideal for window boxes. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
| Key Feature | Summer Flowering |
In the landscape, follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. In containers, check often to maintain moist conditions. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer to encourage blooms.
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