Fuchsias 'Genii' (Fuchsia 'Genii')

Fuchsias 'Genii'

Fuchsias 'Genii' is renowned for its vibrant, pendulous, teardrop-shaped flowers with deep pink and purple hues. This hardy perennial boasts golden-green foliage that contrasts stunningly with the blossoms. Thriving in partially shaded environments, fuchsias 'Genii' adds a splash of color to temperate gardens and attracts hummingbirds, serving an ecological role as a nectar source.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

80 cm

Plant Height

Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Fuchsias 'Genii'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: The fuchsias 'Genii' needs regular watering, especially in summer when soil should remain moist but not waterlogged. Watering may need to occur daily for potted plants. The fuchsias 'Genii' prefers humid conditions; indoor dryness can be mitigated by regular misting.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'Genii', use a balanced fertilizer weekly at a quarter strength during watering. If relocating fuchsias 'Genii' indoors for winter, halt fertilization two weeks prior to the move.

Pruning: Fuchsias 'Genii' showcases vibrant blooms and attractive foliage. Prune in early spring by removing dead branches and thinning older growth to encourage new blooms. Clean, angled cuts prevent disease and enhance the plant's shape and health for a vigorous growing season.

Propagation: Propagate fuchsias 'Genii' cuttings in spring to autumn for best results. Take 2-4 inch cuttings, removing bottom leaves, and plant in a 3 inch pot with moist growing medium. Cover with ventilated plastic and place in a warm area. Roots should develop in 3-4 weeks. Remove plastic to acclimatize.

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