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Fuchsia hybrida

Fuchsia hybrida

Also known as Garden Fuchsia, Hybrid Fuchsia, Ladies' Eardrops

Garden fuchsias display dramatic tear-drop flowers featuring vibrant bi-colored sepals and petals that cascade from arching stems. These shade-loving perennials rely heavily on hummingbirds and long-tongued bees for pollination, rewarding visitors with abundant nectar throughout summer. Gardeners value their continuous display in hanging baskets and humid outdoor borders, though plants require protection from deep winter frost.

FloweringOrnamentalAttracts Hummingbirds
Fuchsia hybrida reference
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Nutrients
Predators
  • Fuchsia Gall Mite
  • Vine Weevil
  • Aphids
ThreatsFuchsia gall mite, vine weevil, severe frost
HabitatsGardens, temperate woodlands, cloud forest borders, cultivated containers
Life spanPerennial (5–20+ years with proper care)
Classification
  1. OrderMyrtales
  2. FamilyOnagraceae
  3. GenusFuchsia
  4. SpeciesFuchsia hybrida
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Pinch Stems: Trim branch tips in early spring to encourage bushier growth and more abundant blooms.
  • Provide Shade: Position plants in partial shade or filtered light to protect foliage from midday heat.
  • Water Consistently: Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging to prevent summer leaf drop.
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