Fuchsia magellanica 'Sharpton's'
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LADIES' EARDROPS
Family: Onagraceae
Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah mah-geh-LAN-ih-kuh
Geographic Origin
Garden.
Plant Group
Sub shrub.
Attributes
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Hardiness
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10.
Mature size
Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm).
Width: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
Growth Habit
Prostrate to semi-upright.
Flowering period
Summer until first frost.
Flowering attributes
Soft pink sepals and white corollas that are over shadowed by the foliage.
Leaf attributes
The beauty of this sub shrub is the variegated, luscious, cream edged, pale chartreuse leaves.
Culture
Light
Partial shade—morning sun with afternoon shade.
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding
Heavy feeders, so fertilize monthly with a complete organic fertilizer, from spring through July.
Miscellaneous
Propagation Methods
Softwood cuttings in spring.. | Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pruning Methods
When buds begin to swell in spring, cut back stems close to base.
Rainy Side Notes
The foliage adds a wonderful chartreuse color to the garden. The pale pink flowers do get lost in the foliage, unless hanging over a bank at near eye level. Prostrate growth or semi-trailing stems look best when trailing over a wall or in a hanging basket. If you enjoy wonderful texture and colors, this fuchsia is one to add for your foliage collection.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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