Fuchsia coccinea (scarlet fuchsia)
Botanical Information
Family | Onagraceae |
Genus | Fuchsia |
Species | coccinea |
Category | Tropicals |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a (Requires cool season protection under glass.) |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An erect or semi-climbing shrub with ovate-elliptic, tooth-edged leaves and crimson and purple, long, drooping blooms. |
Shape | Columnar upright. |
Landscape | Beautiful in urban gardens in a border or container plant, especially if hung. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe or softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Can be grown outdoors in moist soil in a frost free area. |
Pests | Susceptible to fuchsia gall mite. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |