Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' (Fuchsia magellanica 'Lady Bacon')

Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon'

Also known as: Hummingbird fuchshia 'Lady Bacon'

Known for its hardiness, the hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' has elegant flowers that attract pollinators. Its parentage is unknown. Priscilla Dora Ponsonby, nicknamed Lady Bacon, discovered the hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' in Chile and named it after herself. Many gardeners use the hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' as a bush or hedge due to its ability to withstand cold temperatures.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

1.2 m

Plant Height

1.2 m

Spread

Summer dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' thrives in moist, cool, temperate climates and prefers consistent moisture, requiring watering twice a week. It is moderately drought-tolerant and can adapt its water storage during the growing season to cope with varying rainfall, demonstrating resilience as an outdoor plant.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon', apply a balanced fertilizer weekly at a quarter strength while watering. If relocating your hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' indoors in late fall, cease fertilization two weeks prior to the move.

Pruning: Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' thrives with early spring pruning, removing old wood to promote new growth. Enhance air circulation by eliminating interior branches, reducing pest risk. Occasional heavy pruning rejuvenates and boosts flowering, while cutting above a leaf node encourages denser foliage, ensuring overall plant health and abundant blooms.

Propagation: Hardy fuchsia 'Lady Bacon' propagates best from semi-ripe cuttings, ideally 6-10 cm long, taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots. A moist, well-draining medium in a humid environment promotes rooting. While rooting hormone can enhance success, it's not essential. Gradual acclimatization is vital before transplanting.

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