Michael's Opinion
A reliable old standby that never fails to perform for me as an annual that we overwinter.
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Fuchsia |
| Cultivar | 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' |
| Category | Annuals, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 50 - 75 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Beautiful in containers and hanging baskets. |
| Pests | Pests include aphids, capsid bugs and weevils. |
| Notable Specimens | The Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Bright red, very long. |