Riccartonii Fuchsia is an upright, medium sized deciduous shrub noted for its lovely arching growth and pretty flowers. Emerging in Spring bronze tinted, dark green leaves line the gracefully arching branches. From Early Summer until Frost, the shrub is decorated with a profusion of small to medium single flowers with crimson sepals, almost held horizontally, surrounding deep purple corollas. Attractive to bees and hummingbirds, this flowering shrub makes a very attractive specimen plant and is also perfect for growing as a hedge in frost free areas.
Details
Botanical Name
Fuchsia 'Riccartonii'
Common Name
Riccartonii Fuchsia
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green tinted with Bronze
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Crimson and Deep Purple
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Summer to Fall
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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