Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae (Maiden's Blush Fuchsia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusFuchsia
Speciesmagellanica
Varietymolinae
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginChiloe Is.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicIts leaves are more stout than other Fuchsia.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeUse in flower beds, in city and urban courtyards, as a coastal cottage plant or as a potted patio plant.
PropagationBy softwood or semi hardwood cuttings.
CultivationPlant under partial shade in most, fertile but well-drained soil of any acidity.
PestsGlasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, glasshouse leafhopper, thrips, vine weevil and caterpillars.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, woody vivid green stems. New growth is slightly paler green.
Leaf DescriptionStout lance-shaped vivid green leaves with very slight serration and average venation.
Flower Description4-petaled, drooping white flowers with a slight pink blush and wide green sepals.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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