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. |