Fuchsia magellanica macrostemma

*©1998*

LADIES' EARDROPS
Family: Onagraceae

Geographic Origin
Garden.

Plant Group
Subshrub.

*©2001*

Hardiness
Sunset zones: 3b-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10 (6 with protection).

Mature size
Height: 3 feet (90 cm).
Width: 3 feet (90 cm).

Flowering period
Summer until first frost.

Flowering attributes
Red sepals and purple corollas.

Leaf attributes
The beauty of this sub shrub is the soft looking gray-green leaves with pink variegated leaves.

Light
Partial shade—morning sun with afternoon shade.

Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

Feeding
Heavy feeders, so fertilize monthly with a complete organic fertilizer, from spring through July.

Propagation Methods
Softwood cuttings in spring. | Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

Pruning Methods
When buds begin to swell in spring cut back stems close to base as neccessary.

This adds a soft look to the perennial garden. Great hummingbird plant!

Debra Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

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