Fuchsia Species, Shrubby Fuchsia, Paniculate Fuchsia

Fuchsiapaniculata

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Species
paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Fuchsia hamellioides
Fuchsia liebmannii
Schufia arborescens
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Alameda, California

Oakland, California

San Francisco, California(2 reports)

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
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San Diego, CA | February 2015 | positive

This plant is really pretty and unique. I'm not sure why it's not more common. Please let me know if you know where to find the plants

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2008 | neutral

Fuchsia paniculata is a large shrub that can grow to 10 ft, or a small tree that can grow to 25 ft. The plant is bushy and flowers heavi...Read More

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