Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco' plant

Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco'

Fuchsia - Ladies' Eardrops

  • Perennial
  • 80-100 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position

Garden use

Use

Solitary Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 80 - 100 cm
Flowering time August - October
Flower colour White, Light pink, Violet, Red
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Average, Moist
Soil Light, Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco'
Genus Fuchsia
Family Onagraceae
Common names NL: Bellenplant
EN: Fuchsia, Ladies' Eardrops
FR: Fuchsia, Fleur des fées
DE: Fuchsie, Glockenblume, Schmuckkörbchen
Origin Hybrid