Fuchsia magellanica macrostemma
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LADIES' EARDROPS
Family: Onagraceae
Geographic Origin
Garden.
Plant Group
Subshrub.
Attributes
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Hardiness
Sunset zones: 3b-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10 (6 with protection).
Mature size
Height: 3 feet (90 cm).
Width: 3 feet (90 cm).
Flowering period
Summer until first frost.
Flowering attributes
Red sepals and purple corollas.
Leaf attributes
The beauty of this sub shrub is the soft looking gray-green leaves with pink variegated 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 as neccessary.
Rainy Side Notes
This adds a soft look to the perennial garden. Great hummingbird plant!
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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