Fuchsia 'Little Beauty'

Family Name: Onagraceae
Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah (Most people pronounce it FEW-shah.)

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (91 cm).
Width: 3 feet (91 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer until first frost.
Flowering attributes:
Red buds opening to purple corollas and red sepals.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil:
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost or manure. Fuchsias are 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:
In spring, when buds begin to swell, trim to shape and prune out dead stems.

 

Rainy Side Notes

No one knows who bred this compact and shrubby little beauty, or when it was introduced; however, it is thought to be an American born fuchsia. ‘Little Beauty' is a prolific bloomer; it keeps going and going. The purple and fuchsia colors of the flowers are bright and clear—reason enough to grow it. The colors are at their best when grown in the shade.

In my courtyard garden, this cultivar is nestled in next to a Rosa gallica 'Versicolor'. Although the fuchsia is not readily seen in my garden, it is a nice surprise to find. This one is certainly one of my favorites, especially true when I'm not looking at any other fuchsia.

Photographed in author's garden.

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