Santa Claus Fuchsia
Fuchsia hybrida 'Santa Claus'
SKU
3764
Attractive small, mounding shrub-like perennial; useful border plant or in containers. A prolific producer of bright red and white blooms over a long season. Evergreen in frost free areas. Partial sun. Moderate grower to 3 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
7 - 9 Change
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
| Botanical Pronunciation | FEW-shuh |
|---|---|
| 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 | Moderate grower to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
| Design Ideas | Don't sequester this Fuchsia in baskets; it grows very well right in garden soil. 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 and French terra cotta herb troughs as well. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Gift Plant, Bird Friendly, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil. |
| 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.
Write Your Own Review
