Data specific to Fuchsias (Edit)
Type: Single
Color of sepals: Other: Green tipped purple

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 3 inches
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Creeping Fuchsia
  • Trailing Fuchsia
  • Lady's Eardrops

Photo Gallery
Location: East S.F. Bay Area
Flowers are 7 mm in diameter, 14 mm long, including ovary
Location: 10970
Date: 07/22
Location: 10970
Date: 7/2021
Fuchsia procumbens blooms and leaves
Location: East S.F. Bay Area
Date: 2014-10-17
Fruit measures 20 mm x 13 mm
Location: portland oregon
Date: 2017-09-01
Location: 10970
Date: 07/21
Fuchsia procumbens blooms and leaves
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-05-08

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Location: 10970
Date: 07/21
Fuchsia procumbens blooms and leaves
Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-06-14
Comments:
  • Posted by wildflowers (North East Texas - Zone 7b) on Aug 24, 2014 11:15 AM concerning plant:
    This unusual variety of Fuchsia is a small deciduous perennial that grows like a ground cover with a creeping habit. Also grows well in a hanging pot. The spring flowers are unique and colorful, followed by edible fruits. I haven't had a chance to taste the fruits yet, but my chickens must have thought they were pretty delicious! In hot climates, it grows best with a little morning sun or a shady spot. It's supposed to be hardy to around 20F, but I think it's best protected over winter -- just in case.

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