There are currently around 107 different species and over 12,000 varieties of fuchsias known, with hybrids of the wild forms Fuchsia magellanica ("scarlet fuchsia"), Fuchsia triphylla ("coral fuchsia") and Fuchsia paniculata being widespread among fuchsia enthusiasts.
Fuchsia triphylla inspire with their unusual flower shape
Recommended fuchsia species and varieties
In the table below we have put together some recommended fuchsia varieties, some of which are real rarities. These are particularly suitable if you are looking for a special plant that not everyone has.
| fuchsia | Fuchsia species | blossoms | growth habit | growth height | heyday | hardy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | Fuchsia magellanica | light pink / white | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Alice Hoffman | Fuchsia magellanica | Red White | bushy, upright | up to 30 cm | July to September | Yes |
| bouquet | Fuchsia magellanica | Red Blue | upright | up to 30 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Jeanette | Fuchsia magellanica | Red | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Madame Cornelissen | hybrid | Red White | upright | up to 80 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Lady Thumb | Fuchsia magellanica | red / violet | dwarf fuchsia, erect | up to 40 cm | June to September | Yes |
| Tom Thumb | Fuchsia magellanica | red / violet | dwarf fuchsia, erect | up to 40 cm | May to August | Yes |
| tricolor | Fuchsia magellanica | Red Blue | upright | up to 120 cm | July to September | Yes |
| Thalia | Fuchsia triphylla | Orange red | upright, bushy | up to 75 cm | July to September | no |
| Garden master Bonstedt | Fuchsia triphylla | Orange red | upright, bushy | up to 90 cm | July to September | no |
| Mary | Fuchsia triphylla | dark red | upright, bushy | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Leverkusen | Fuchsia triphylla | pink / light pink | upright | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Pangea | Fuchsia triphylla | orange-red / dark orange-red | hanging | up to 50 cm | July to September | no |
| Las Margaritas | Fuchsia paniculata | light purple / violet | upright | up to 70 cm | July to September | no |
Hardy fuchsias
Most fuchsias are not hardy, although there have been some moderately hardy (but mostly not frost-hardy) breeds since the 19th century - since then fuchsias have also been bred in Germany. These can be planted out, but usually require winter protection. Examples of recommended varieties are:
- "Abbe Farges"
- "beacon"
- "Delicate Purple"
- "dollar princess"
Basically, many varieties of Fuchsia magellanica, especially Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis, are hardy.
Suitable fuchsias for standard plants
Many varieties of fuchsias can be raised very well to become high stems, for which there are particularly suitable varieties. These include i.a.
- "Beacon" and "Beacon pink"
- "Dark Eyes"
- Dirk van Deelen
- "dollar princess"
- "Garden Master Bonstedt"
- "Leverkusen".
tips
Just as not all of the numerous fuchsia species are hardy, not all are suitable for every location. Some fuchsias prefer a sunny location, while others prefer a semi-shady to shady location.