Fuchsia 'Santa Claus'
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Family: Onagraceae
Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (90 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer until first frost.
Flowering attributes:
Red sepals, white corollas with streaks of red.
Light:
Partial shade—morning sun with afternoon shade is recommended. But I grow mine where it gets full afternoon sun against a south facing wall and it thrives.
Soil:
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Heavy feeders, so fertilize monthly with a complete organic fertilizer, from spring through July.
Propagation Methods:
Softwood cuttings in spring. | Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pruning Methods:
When buds begin to swell in spring cut back dead stems close to base.
Rainy Side Notes
Three plants are growing between two 'Dream Weaver' Climbing roses. A grouping I am very pleased with. The hummingbirds stake their claim when the fuchsias start to bloom.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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