Fuchsia Seeds – Red White

Fuchsia ‘Red White’ is a vibrant ornamental plant admired for its elegant two-tone flowers featuring rich red sepals and contrasting white petals. Known for their pendulous blooms, Fuchsias add charm to hanging baskets, containers, and shaded garden borders. These plants attract hummingbirds and bring a graceful, cascading effect to patios or garden corners. Fuchsia plants are versatile, thriving best in cool, moist conditions with partial shade and well-drained soil.

Features:

• Distinctive red and white bi-colored blossoms for eye-catching displays.

• Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and shaded garden beds.

• Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.

• Compact growth with continuous flowering during warm months.

• Excellent for container gardening and landscaping.

• Easy to grow with proper watering and shaded placement.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Fuchsia hybrida ‘Red White’

• Common Name (US): Fuchsia

• Plant Type: Perennial (often grown as annual in colder zones)

• Bloom Color: Red and White

• Bloom Shape: Pendulous, tubular flowers

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Filtered Sunlight

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Germination Time: 20–25 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–110 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost date

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Early Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in zones 3–8)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–11: February to April

• Use: Hanging baskets, borders, shaded patios, decorative pots