Fuchsia 'Pat's Dream'
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Family: Onagraceae
Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah
Geographic Origin
Garden.
Plant Group
Subshrub.
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Attributes
Hardiness
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10.
Mature size
Height: 3-4 feet.
Flowering period
Summer until first frost.
Flowering attributes
Red buds opening to violet corollas and red sepals.
Culture
Light
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding
Heavy feeders, so fertilize monthly with a complete organic fertilizer, from spring through July.
Miscellaneous
Propagation Methods
Softwood cuttings in spring. | Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pruning Methods
In spring, when buds begin to swell, trim to shape and prune out dead stems.
Rainy Side Notes
This definitely is my idea of a dream plant, another easy care fuchsia for my Pacific Northwest garden.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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