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Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica)

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) is a vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub known for its pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, and purple, blooming from sum

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Sunlight

Partial shade

Watering

Regular watering

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil

Temperature

Cool to moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Partial shade

Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.

Watering

Regular watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil

Temperature

Cool to moderate

Prefers temperatures between 10-24°C. Can tolerate light frosts.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-2 meters

Spread

0.5-2 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Size

2-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Fuchsia araucana F.Phil.
Fuchsia chonotica Phil.
Fuchsia conica Lindl.
Fuchsia discolor Lindl.
Fuchsia globosa Lindl.
Fuchsia gracilis Lindl.
Fuchsia macrostemma Ruiz & Pav.
Fuchsia multiflora L.
Fuchsia myrtifolia Koehne
Fuchsia pumila (Voss) Meun.
Fuchsia recurvata Niven ex Hook.
Fuchsia ricoartonii Tillery
Fuchsia tenella (Lindl.) G.Don
Fuchsia thomsonii Bosse
Fuchsia virgata Sweet ex Jacques
Thilcum tinctorium Molina
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusFuchsia
  • speciesFuchsia magellanica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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