California Fuchsia
Best vibrant color for low maintenance garden enthusiasts.
This native California perennial is a hummingbird magnet, offering vibrant orange-red blooms from mid-summer through fall. It thrives in hot, dry conditions with full sun and well-drained soil, making it exceptionally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Its sprawling habit is perfect for naturalizing slopes and dry garden beds, providing beauty with minimal effort.
$15.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in drought-prone regions seeking low-water landscaping.
- Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to attract hummingbirds to their garden.
- Homeowners desiring vibrant, long-lasting floral displays in their yard.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring contained plant growth.
- Individuals with heavy clay soils or poorly draining garden beds.
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants without regular trimming.
Key Specs
Mature Height
1-2 ft.
Mature Width
3-4 ft.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
8-10
Flowering Season
Summer, Fall
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky, Well-drained
Pruning
Cut back to the ground in late winter
Root System
Rhizomatous
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