Species lady's eardrops
reddish-pink flowers with violet inner petals, long pink filaments, white anthers

lady's eardrops

Fuchsia (group)

Lady’s Eardrops, part of the Fuchsia (group), is a delightful and surprisingly hardy shrub with amazingly unique flowers. Its single petals bloom in an asymmetrical shape, resembling a ladies eardrop, creating an amazing effect when hung in masses. The plant's blooms can vary from bright pink to deep purple, and many cultivars offer multiple colors on one bush. A deciduous shrub, it grows quickly and has a bushy, mounded habit. Its vibrant colors make it a great choice for gardens, borders, and containers. In addition to its beauty, Lady’s Eardrops offers drought tolerance and can grow in a variety of soil types. All in all, a wonderful addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Division,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Red, pink, white, violet, purple and bicolors Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

High

watering

Lady's Eardrops (Fuchsia (group)) should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. During the growing season, it's important to water deeply and regularly to ensure the soil stays evenly moist. Water thoroughly but avoid overwatering. In the wintertime, water less frequently but make sure the soil doesn't dry out completely. Lady's Eardrops will also benefit from an occasional misting to keep the leaves from drying out.

sunlight

Fuchsia (group) plants require 8 to 12 hours of sunlight per day for successful growth. They prefer full sun in the morning, with some shade in the afternoon. During the summer months, they will thrive in temperatures between 55–85 °F (12.78–29.44 °C) and slightly cooler temperatures in the winter months. While Lady's Eardrops can tolerate some partial shade, they will suffer from leaf scorching in full sun with dry temperatures. It is important to choose a planting site with some afternoon shade to preserve their leaves and flowers.

pruning

The Lady's Eardrops (Fuchsia (group)) requires very minimal pruning, only when necessary. Pruning should be done in the early spring or late fall when the plant is not actively growing. Start by removing any damaged, dead, or diseased branches or shoots and any stems that are crossing over each other. Additionally, you can take this opportunity to shape the plant and ensure it is at a reasonable size. For any pruning of a Lady's Eardrop, make sure to cut just above a node, or lateral bud, to promote new growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Fuchsia (group) also known as lady's eardrops typically start flowering in June.

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