Description
Blooms. The flowers have a pendulous teardrop shape and are displayed in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. They have four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals. Mature size. Fuchsias can grow at 1 to 2 ft. tall, with a similar spread. Fuchsias are easy to grow as long as you give them some sunshine and well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot. And once planted can live for years with a minimal amount of care. Germination. Press seeds down lightly in the soil, and cover them with a thin layer of potting soil. Cover the containers with clear, loose plastic. Temperatures should be consistent at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Attract hummingbirds. Purple Double Petals Fuchsia is hugely attractive to hummingbirds and will encourage them to visit often. From spring to fall, fuchsias produce dozens of brightly colored dangling, teardrop-shaped, single or double flowers from trailing stems, and they do so in the kind of shady conditions where most plants struggle. Fuchsias are a fabulous staple for hanging baskets with their elegant, drooping flowers hanging down like so many crystals on a fancy chandelier. Whether planting a fuchsia in outdoor containers or directly in the garden, wait until the weather is consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit all night before planting��these plants are very sensitive to cold. They have a moderate growth rate of one to two feet in a year. A welcome benefit to growing fuchsia is their attraction to hummingbirds; install a hanging basket filled with fuchsia and keep watch for hummingbirds to arrive. How to Grow Fuchsia From Seed In the early spring, mix peat moss, potting soil, and vermiculite in an appropriate container for indoor seedlings. Spread the seeds across the mixture, press them down lightly, and cover them with a thin layer of potting soil. Cover the containers with clear, loose plastic and give them bright yet indirect light. Temperatures should be consistent at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. After the seeds sprout, remove the plastic cover for a few hours each day to let the seedlings grow hardy in lower humidity. When they have grown their first set of real leaves, they are ready to plant.
- Mature size. Fuchsias can grow at 1 to 2 ft. tall, with a similar spread.
- Attract hummingbirds. Purple Double Petals Fuchsia is hugely attractive to hummingbirds and will encourage them to visit often.
