Fuchsia magellanica: Country Or Region Of Origin
Chile, Argentina
Plant Profile: Fuchsia magellanica
Taxonomy: Fuchsia magellanicaNames
Hardy Fushia
Phonetic Spelling:FEW-she-uh mage-a-LAN-ik-ah
Genus:Fuchsia
Species:magellanica
Family:Onagraceae
Hardy Fuchsia is a resilient perennial that thrives in shady conditions and is simple to cultivate, showcasing vibrant red blooms from summer through the first frost. Its elegant, fountain-like shape adds visual interest to any garden. This plant is versatile, suitable for hanging baskets, containers, or window boxes, and can also be directly planted in the soil. In the event of a severe freeze, it will retreat to the ground; if it remains above ground, you might consider...
Fuchsia magellanica Feature Summary
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#fountain form
#bee friendly
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Fuchsia magellanica Feature Summary
Attributes
Chile, Argentina
Hummingbirds and bees are attracted to the flowers.
Perennial
Attractive Flowers
Flowers
Summer until frost small magenta blooms.
Red/Burgundy
Summer
Stem
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Shrub
Deciduous
Arching
Medium
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Moist
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
High Organic Matter
Leaves
Deciduous
Green
Gold/Yellow
Landscape
Children's Garden
Water Garden
Container
Rock Wall
Hanging Baskets
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Fuchsia magellanica Attributes
Fuchsia magellanica: Wildlife Value
Hummingbirds and bees are attracted to the flowers.
Fuchsia magellanica: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Fuchsia magellanica: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Fuchsia magellanica Flowers
Fuchsia magellanica: Flower Description
Summer until frost small magenta blooms.
Fuchsia magellanica: Flower Color
Red/Burgundy
Fuchsia magellanica: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Fuchsia magellanica: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Fuchsia magellanica Stem
Fuchsia magellanica: Stem Description
Red stems
Fuchsia magellanica: Stem Color
Red/Burgundy
Fuchsia magellanica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Fuchsia magellanica Whole Plant Traits
Fuchsia magellanica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Fuchsia magellanica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fuchsia magellanica: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Fuchsia magellanica: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Fuchsia magellanica: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Fuchsia magellanica Cultural Conditions
Fuchsia magellanica: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Fuchsia magellanica: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Fuchsia magellanica: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Fuchsia magellanica: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Fuchsia magellanica: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Fuchsia magellanica Leaves
Fuchsia magellanica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fuchsia magellanica: Leaf Color
Green
Fuchsia magellanica: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Fuchsia magellanica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Fuchsia magellanica Landscape
Fuchsia magellanica: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Fuchsia magellanica: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
