Botanical name | Fuchia triphylla |
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Plant Care | Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February March April August September October November December This plant bears clusters of long, slender, corol coloured flowers in early Sping to late Autumn. |
Common name(s) | Fuchsia firecracker |
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Foliage | It has green and cream, variegated foliage that are flushed pink and have pink undersides. |
Uses in landscape design | Use in beds, borders and containers. |
Drought tolerance | High |
Soil conditions | Tolerates a variety of soil typesMoistWell drained |
Growth rate | Moderate |
Wildlife attractions | Hummingbirds. |
Possible problems | Never overwater, or you may cause root problems. |
Growth habit | This plant has an arching growth habit. |
Fuchia triphylla (Fuchsia firecracker)
- Botanical name: Fuchia triphylla
- Common name(s): Fuchsia firecracker
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This Fuchia has an arching growth habit and bears clusters of long, slender, corol coloured flowers in early Sping to late Autumn. Green and cream, variegated foliage that are flushed pink and have pink undersides. A good choice for a cottage or informal garden style, or use in beds, borders and containers.
Family: Onagraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: FEW-she-uh try-FIL-uh
Fuchia triphylla requirements and features
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Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April August September October November December
This plant bears clusters of long, slender, corol coloured flowers in early Sping to late Autumn.
It has green and cream, variegated foliage that are flushed pink and have pink undersides.