California fuchsia

How to Grow and Care for California fuchsia

California fuchsia · Epilobium canum
Also known as: hummingbird's trumpet; Californian fuchsia

Easy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing California fuchsia

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Easy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day

How to Water California fuchsia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for California fuchsia?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for California fuchsia?

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What Soil Is Best for California fuchsia?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for California fuchsia?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize California fuchsia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune California fuchsia?

Pruning not normally needed, cut back to rootstock in spring to renovate

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How to Propagate California fuchsia?

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or division

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How to Transplant California fuchsia?

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How to Care for California fuchsia in Winter?

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How to Plant California fuchsia?

Easy to grow in sheltered, well-drained beds, especially raised beds and in walls, where there is full sun all day

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How to Repot California fuchsia?

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How to Harvest California fuchsia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Slugs may damage young leaves

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The Toxicity of California fuchsia

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Attributes of California fuchsia

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginWestern Central USA to Northern Mexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Epilobium canum
Genus
Epilobium
Family
Onagraceae
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