Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis (Hardy Fuchsia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Fuchsia |
| Species | magellanica |
| Variety | gracilis |
| Synonyms | Fuchsia gracilis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Chile and Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 1-2 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Commonly used for the bright colours as a specimen plant or in a group such as a border, hedge or screening. |
| Propagation | Propagated easily from softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist, well drained soils and part to full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Naturally found in forest clearings, especially in a mix of evergreen and deciduous woods. |
| Leaf Description | The lance shaped leaves are mid to dark green with a reddish underside. |
| Flower Description | The hanging tubular, lily shaped flowers are small and a variety of red and pink with purple centres. |
Photographs
Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis, form. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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