A shade-loving shrub dripping with pendulous red-and-white double flowers like tiny ballerinas through the warmer months. Perfect for hanging baskets and shady patios; nectar draws birds.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 80 cm H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Fuchsia
Fuchsia 'Swingtime' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Onagraceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Fuchsia
Fuchsia suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Fuchsia does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Fuchsia does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Fuchsia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Fuchsia in the garden
Fuchsia earns its place for hanging baskets, pots and courtyard containers, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Fuchsia sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Fuchsia
Plant Sale lists Fuchsia as tube stock and potted plants. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
