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Fuchsia magellanica Tricolorii

Fuchsia magellanica Tricolorii
Hummingbird Fuchsia, Hardy Fuchsia, Chilco

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Hardy shrubby Fuchsia, with abundant flowering that lasts all summer.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

The Fuchsia magellanica Riccartonii is the hardiest of fuchsias, it can withstand temperatures as low as -10, or even -15°C (5 °F) in a sheltered position.

It displays its adorable elongated bells of 3cm (1.2 in) for much of the summer, sometimes until October, a remarkable flowering period in terms of duration and abundance. Its brightly colored flowers stand out beautifully against its foliage.

With a bushy habit, it can reach over 1.20m (3 ft 11 in) in height after a few years, and can be used as a low hedge or a background plant in a border. In very mild regions, it will be evergreen and behave as a woody climbing stem, reaching a height of over 2m (6 ft 7 in).

If you choose to grow it in a pot, to extend the flowering period simply bring it indoors into a greenhouse or conservatory before the first frosts.

Fuchsia magellanica Tricolorii in pictures

Fuchsia magellanica Tricolorii (Flowering) Flowering
Fuchsia magellanica Tricolorii (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Fuchsia

Species

magellanica

Cultivar

Tricolorii

Family

Onagraceae

Other common names

Hummingbird Fuchsia, Hardy Fuchsia, Chilco

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference880601

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Planting and care

Planting Fuchsia magellanica Riccartonii in well-drained soil will improve the hardiness of the root ball. Adding compost and potting soil at the time of planting is a plus. You can replenish the compost in the spring. Make sure to water your bush well during the first year. In subsequent years, only water if there is a severe summer drought, as the Riccartonii fuchsia requires little maintenance. To withstand the harshness of winter, it is advisable in colder regions to prune them very short before the first frost and protect the stump of your Fuchsia with dead leaves or straw held in place by a winter cover. In other regions, it is best to plan for fuchsia pruning: remove old wood in early spring.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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