Fuchsia 'Billy Green'

Fuchsia

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fuchsia (FEW-she-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
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
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Amesti, California

Berkeley, California

Corralitos, California

Elkhorn, California

Interlaken, California

Pajaro, California

Watsonville, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Freedom, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2009 | positive

My Billie Green, like all of my upright fuchsias, is growing out in the full sun almost all day long. It makes for denser growth and mor...Read More

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San Francisco, CA | March 2009 | neutral

I have a question. Does anyone know if this variety is resistant to the Brazilian Fuchsia mite?

Thanks for any input.
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Baa
| February 2005 | neutral

An upright Fuchsia which was bred in the UK that recieved an Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Bears many single, long tubed fl...Read More

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