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Family: Onagraceae
Native to: southern Brazil at high altitudes
Dimensions: to about 3' tall, spreading to 6' wide
Cold resistance: top hardy to 15°F, root hardy to below 0°F
Drought resistance: moderate, but impressive for a Fuchsia
Key Features: purple and pink flowers, spreads at the roots, easy care, toughest all-around hardy Fuchsia
Uses: large borders, coastal gardens, combines well with large-leafed plants, good in containers.
Description:
A delicate little Fuchsia reminding one of F. magellanica, but smaller in stature, stopping at under 3' tall for me so far after many years in the garden. Little blooms of pink with purple (pretty standard for hardy Fuchsias) are produced from late spring until hard frost. If it's really happy it may colonize the garden spreading at the roots, but not to the point of being pesky. This is one of the most heat tolerant Fuchsias, as well as very hardy, and shows potential to adapt to east coast gardens. The top will die back around 15 - 18°F but it's root hardy to at least 0°F.
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