Fuchsia 'Rufus'

Also known as Rufus the Red. Introduced by Nelson in 1951. Upright shrub that can be trained as a standard or climber 2' tall.
Mor...Read Moree hardy than my banana's and elephant ears.
It is a little more exposed than 'June Bride' but there is no damage from the cold weather we are coming in to. We have been getting down to the upper 30's but I am hopeful it will return in the spring. Planting it so the rootball is 5" under ground seems to really help. I am also hopeful that the banana's and elephant ears will come back in the spring. We'll see though.