Fuchsia magellanica macrostemma
LADIES' EARDROPS
Family: Onagraceae
Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah (Most people pronounce it FEW-shah.)
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GROWING GUIDE
Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub.
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 margins.
Light:
Partial shade—morning sun with afternoon shade.
Soil:
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Fuchsias are 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 stems close to base as neccessary.
Rainy Side Notes
This adds a soft look to the perennial garden. Great hummingbird plant!
Photographed in author's garden.
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
By co-authors Debbie Teashon (Rainy Side Gardeners) and Wendy Tweton
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