Maxima hardy fuchsia
Fuchsia 'Maxima'
USDA zones8 to 9
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Maxima' hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia 'Maxima') is a shrub for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. It stays low at 12 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Blue Angel hosta, Sasanqua camellia, and Bluebell.