Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor'
VARIEGATED LADY'S EARDROPS
Onagraceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age. Prune one year old wood by half & remove old wood in late winter.

 
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Fuchsia magellanica 'Versicolor'
VARIEGATED LADY'S EARDROPS
Onagraceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: grey-green; variegated white; red-purple new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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