Hardy fuchsia
Fuchsia magellanica · Fuchsias · Evening primrose family
Also known as: Scarlet Fuchsia · Magellan Fuchsia · Hummingbird Fuchsia
Easy100–300cmPet-friendlyEdible
Hardy fuchsia care at a glance
Hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Hardy fuchsia
Common pests on Hardy fuchsia include Fuchsia gall mite. Also possible: Whitefly, Aphids and Spider mites. A possible disease is Fuchsia rust. Hardy fuchsia is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Fuchsia gall mite High
- Aphids Low
- Whitefly Medium
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Fuchsia rust Medium
Weather
- Frost damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Hardy fuchsia
- Which pests affect Hardy fuchsia?
- Common pests on Hardy fuchsia include Fuchsia gall mite. Also possible: Whitefly, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Hardy fuchsia?
- A possible disease is Fuchsia rust.
- Is Hardy fuchsia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Hardy fuchsia is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Hardy fuchsia need?
- Hardy fuchsia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Hardy fuchsia need?
- Hardy fuchsia prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Around 5 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Hardy fuchsia frost-hardy?
- Hardy fuchsia is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Hardy fuchsia?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.