Cape Fuchsia 'African Queen'

This was a tiny mystery twig when I moved in the house. Took 2 years to bloom and is now extremely successful. Usually evergreen in zone ...Read More7a vancouver island. Died back this winter and came back gorgeous. Very drought tolerant when established in full sun south exposure. Was flooded too this winter and bounced right back. Hummingbirds have discovered it this year.

This plant is presently being grown in an English border setting in our front garden. We live in the Interior of British Columbia, Growi...Read Moreng Zone 4b/5a. Last winter saw a whole week of -23C/-3F, and not only did it come through, but sent out a long rhizome to further establish itself. It was mulched with both maple leaves and then following the first full snowfall, straw.