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Fuchsia 'R.A.F.'

Fuchsia

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Pink

Red

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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greenknight

Castle Rock, WA | May 2020 | positive

My favorite, gorgeous flowers and it continues to make a good display late in the season when others have petered out. Not favored by the...Read More

RustyStar

Redondo Beach, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2008 | positive

Trailing Plant. Flowers are double with a pink corolla and red sepals. Excellent used in baskets or pots. Keep soil consistently moist...Read More

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