Fuchsia magellanica
Hardy Fuchsia
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Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Description
F. magellanica is native to Chile and Argentina. It bears a profuse production of red and violet flowers with oval leaves in groups of two or three. A fantastic container plant that is especially spectacular when hung from above to enjoy the draping lantern like blooms. This Fuchsia is impressively hardy considering its delicate look, as it will be o.k. to zone 7.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Blooming
Flowers attract humming birds. Deadheading faded flowers promotes continued blooming.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Growth
Fuchsia do best with full sun in morning and some shade in the afternoon. Mulch during the winter in colder areas. For your Fuchsia houseplants, keep in full sun during the winter, but in indirect light the rest of the year. Keep the air moist and mist the houseplant daily, especially during winter.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Planting
For cultivars, takes softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-hard cuttings in summer, as they do not come true from seed. If growing from seed, use peat soaked heavily in water. Place seeds on top of peat and cover. If the peat becomes dry, lightly mist. Germination may take days to weeks. Preparing the seeds from fuchsia berries (simply remove as much of the fruit as possible) works better than dried seeds.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Pest
Whiteflies, spider mites, scale insects, thrips, fuschsia gall mite, aphids, and root-know nematodes. Other problems include crown gall, Southern blight, rust, gray mold, wilt, and crown and root rot.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Interesting facts
The flowers of these plants come in many different forms, but they are commonly known to resemble a ballerina. The stamens and style of the individual flowers look like the ballerina's legs, whereas the petals and sepals resembling the ballerina's tutu.
Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) - Soil and irrigation
Rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil. Regular, even daily watering in hot summers.
