Fuchsia Species, Box-Thorn Fuchsia

Fuchsialycioides

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Species
lycioides (ly-see-OY-deez)
Synonym
Fuchsia rosea
Fuchsia spinosa
Kierschlegeria lycioides
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Freedom, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2008 | positive

Yes, this upright fuchsia really does grow 6-8 feet tall with an equal spread. To get the dense amount of blooms shown in the photo, you...Read More

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