Fuchsia X hybrida 'Son of Tom'
Dwarf Hardy Fuchsia
Description
Compact hardy fuchsia with full size flowers. Red sepals with white centers. 2' tall and wide. Long bloom period: June to frost.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.