Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' (Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia)


Michael's Opinion

A reliable old standby that never fails to perform for me as an annual that we overwinter.

Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusFuchsia
Cultivar'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'
CategoryAnnuals, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5 - 10
Temperature (°F)40 - 50
Height50 - 75 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBeautiful in containers and hanging baskets.
PestsPests include aphids, capsid bugs and weevils.
Notable SpecimensThe Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionBright red, very long.

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