Fuchsia thymifolia |
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Thyme Leafed Fuchsia |
Description
This Fuchsia grows to a size of 4' tall and wide, with tiny leaves and miniature, single, dark rose pink, edible flowers that are produced through the warm season. It is a plant that is resistant to Fuschia mite.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.