Fuchsia
Fuchsia x hybrida
A deciduous or evergreen shrub with drooping stems, opposite leaves, and distinctive pendant flowers featuring colorful sepals and contrasting petals.
- Light
- Partial shade to filtered morning sun, ideally 3 to 6 hours of indirect light per day
- Water
- Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry. Maintain consistent moisture without allowing the root system to sit in standing water.
- Growth
- Perennial shrub or trailing vine with a moderate growth rate, reaching heights and spreads of 1 to 5 feet depending on the specific cultivar
Care instructions
Provide bright indirect light or partial shade, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-draining. Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Growing details
Sunlight
Partial shade to filtered morning sun, ideally 3 to 6 hours of indirect light per day
Watering
Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry. Maintain consistent moisture without allowing the root system to sit in standing water.
Soil
Rich, loamy, highly organic soil with excellent drainage and a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 11 when grown as perennials, though frequently grown as annuals or container plants in cooler regions
Growth habit
Perennial shrub or trailing vine with a moderate growth rate, reaching heights and spreads of 1 to 5 feet depending on the specific cultivar
Bloom season
Spring through autumn, producing tubular pendant blossoms with vibrant pink, red, purple, or white coloration
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem tip cuttings taken in spring or summer, rooted in a moist potting medium
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites, as well as fungal root rots if overwatered in poorly draining soil
Similar species
Abutilon species (flowering maple), which feature similar bell-shaped blossoms but possess distinct maple-shaped leaves