Recommended fuchsia species and varieties
In the following table we have put together some recommended fuchsia varieties, some of which are real rarities. These are especially useful if you are looking for a special plant that not everyone has.
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| fuchsia | Fuchsia species | blossoms | Growth habit | Height | Heyday | Hardy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | Fuchsia magellanica | light pink / white | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Alice Hoffmann | Fuchsia magellanica | Red White | bushy, upright | up to 30 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Bouquet | Fuchsia magellanica | Red Blue | upright | up to 30 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Jeanette | Fuchsia magellanica | Red | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Madame Cornelissen | hybrid | Red White | upright | up to 80 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Lady Thumb | Fuchsia magellanica | red / purple | Dwarf fuchsia, upright | up to 40 cm | June to September | Yes |
| Thom Thumb | Fuchsia magellanica | red / purple | Dwarf fuchsia, upright | up to 40 cm | May to August | Yes |
| Tricolor | Fuchsia magellanica | Red Blue | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Thalia | Fuchsia triphylla | Orange red | upright, bushy | up to 75 cm | July to September | no |
| Garden master Bonstedt | Fuchsia triphylla | Orange red | upright, bushy | up to 90 cm | July to September | no |
| Mary | Fuchsia triphylla | dark red | upright, bushy | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Leverkusen | Fuchsia triphylla | pink / light pink | upright | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Pangea | Fuchsia triphylla | orange-red / dark orange-red | hanging | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Las margaritas | Fuchsia paniculata | light purple / purple | upright | up to 70 cm | July to September | no |
Most Fuchsias are not winter hardy. Century - since then fuchsias have also been bred in Germany - there are some reasonably hardy (but mostly not frost-hardy) varieties. These can be planted out, but usually require winter protection. Recommended varieties are, for example:
- "Abbé Farges"
- "Beacon"
- "Delicate Purple"
- "Dollar princess"
Basically, there are many varieties of Fuchsia magellanica, especially Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis, hardy.
Suitable fuchsias for tall trunks
Many varieties of fuchsia go very well raise to high stems, for which there are particularly suitable varieties. These include a.
- "Beacon" and "Beacon pink"
- "Dark Eyes"
- "Dirk van Deelen"
- "Dollar princess"
- "Garden Master Bonstedt"
- "Leverkusen".
Tips
Just as not all of the numerous fuchsia species are winter hardy, not every one is suitable for any location. Some fuchsias prefer a rather sunny location, while others prefer a partially shaded to shady location.