Fuchsia, Double Fuchsia 'Voodoo'

Fuchsia

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Fairbanks, Alaska

Peoria, Arizona

Amesti, California

Ben Lomond, California

CARLOTTA, California

Camarillo, California

Carmel, California

Cazadero, California

Corralitos, California

El Cajon, California

Elkhorn, California

Fortuna, California

Fountain Valley, California

Granite Hills, California

Harbison Canyon, California

Interlaken, California

Irvine, California

Los Angeles, California(2 reports)

Monterey, California

Pajaro, California

Rancho San Diego, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Watsonville, California

Castle Rock, Colorado

Deland, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Danville, Indiana

West Babylon, New York

Brookings, Oregon

Dallas, Oregon

Harbor, Oregon

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon

MacMinnville, Oregon

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Magna, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

CHIMACUM, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
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San Jose, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2021 | neutral

I just bought a one-gallon size Voodoo Fuschia and intend to plant it in the ground with eastern exposure.
A friend of mine once l...Read More

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Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | June 2010 | positive

I just got mine this spring and it is only 6-8" tall and in beautiful full bloom. I have mine in containers and mostly shade. I hope to...Read More

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Freedom, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2009 | positive

My Voodoo has been growing out in the full sun for over a decade. I have to keep cutting it back just to keep it out of my way! And to ...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | negative

I love this plant and the flowers are just stunning but I have tried many, many and they do ok until summer. Then they wilt and die. So n...Read More

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Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) | May 2004 | positive

I bought this plant at a big chain home improvement store. It's covered in buds and they are finally beginning to open and it's gorgeous...Read More

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Scotia, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2003 | positive

Large flowers that are deeply vibrant in color this plant is best in a hanging container where the flowering branches can cascade freely....Read More

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