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Fuchsia X hybrida 'Tom Thumb'

Dwarf Hardy Fuchsia

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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

Compact hardy fuchsia with full size flowers. Rosy-red sepals with violet centers. 2' tall and wide. Long bloom period: June to frost.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.