Fuchsia Species, Lady's Eardrops

Fuchsiasplendens

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
Fuchsia cordifolia
Fuchsia intermedia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Amesti, California

Corralitos, California

Elkhorn, California

Interlaken, California

Lafayette, California

Pajaro, California

Richmond, California

San Anselmo, California

San Francisco, California

Watsonville, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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San Francisco, CA | October 2012 | positive

The fruits of this species are among the best-tasting in the genus.

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