The branching structure is horizontal with the flowers dangling beneath the stems. The flowers are emerging from a deep tube that flares to become pointed petals, while the corolla and petals are protrude. Blooms profusely over a long period from late spring through late fall. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects. Flowers are followed by reddish purple fruits.
- Scientific name: Fuchsia magellanica Lam.
- Common names:
Fuchsia, Lady’s Eardrops, Fuchsia Angel Earrings, Earring Flower, Hardy Fuchsia - Synonyms:
Fuchsia gracilis, Fuchsia macrostemma, Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis,Fuchsia magellanica var. macrostema, Fuchsia riccartonii - Family: Onagraceae
- Species: F. magellanica
- Genus: Fuchsia
Origin:
Native to the southern parts of South America (i.e. Argentina and Chile).
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone: 6a-9b
How to Grow and Care
Fuchsia may be propagated by seed or stem tip cuttings. The seed germinates in 21 to 28 days at temperatures between 70 and 75 ºF. Firm down the growing media, then sow the seed on top. Cover the seed with a thin layer of media and firm it down again.
Take softwood cuttings about 6 inches long with two or three pairs of leaves from young, green shoots in the spring. Remove the bottom pair of leaves and insert the cutting into a moist rooting medium as far as the base of the lowest pair of leaves. A well-drained rooting medium comprised of equal parts of peat and perlite is fine. Enclose each potted cutting in a plastic bag and keep it in a warm place that receives bright, indirect sunlight. Rooting occurs in about three or four weeks. Move the rooted cuttings into pots of ordinary potting mix and pinch the tips to begin forming well-balanced plants...
- Learn more at How to Grow and Care Fuchsia
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