Fuchsia

Fuchsia magellanica

Shrubby perennial with pendant bell-shaped flowers in pink, red and purple.

Hardiness ratings

Fuchsia hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 7–10 −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H4 −10 °C to −5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 7–9 −12 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 3–6 −5 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Wilts quickly in heat and dry conditions
  • Most hardy types die back in winter and regrow from the base

Categories

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Reference

Fuchsia on Wikipedia