Aurea Hardy Fuchsia will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Fuchsia magellanica 'Aurea'
Common Name
Aurea Hardy Fuchsia
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
5 Feet
Max Spread
5 Feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Crimson
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Early Summer To Mid Fall
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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