Fuchsia Devonshire Dumpling
Award-winning Fuchsia ‘Devonshire Dumpling’ is a deciduous small shrub with a profusion of large double flowers adorned with broad pink sepals that elegantly reflex when the flower is open. Large and fluffy, the white corolla is flushed pink. Blooming non-stop from early summer to fall, both the flowers and fat pointed buds stand out against the foliage of mid-green leaves.
Award-winning Fuchsia 'Devonshire Dumpling' is a deciduous small shrub with a profusion of large double flowers adorned with broad pink sepals that elegantly reflex when the flower is open. Large and fluffy, the white corolla is flushed pink. Blooming non-stop from early summer to fall, both the flowers and fat pointed buds stand out against the foliage of mid-green leaves. They are produced in such quantities that the branches bend down under their weight. Attractive to bees and hummingbirds, this gorgeous Fuchsia makes a superb choice for hanging baskets, containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Provide a deep winter mulch and shelter from cold drying winds. Protect from the afternoon sun in hot climates.
- Perfect for containers and hanging baskets.
- In early to mid-spring cut back the previous year's flowering stems to within one or two buds of the older woody framework. Also remove any thin, weak or dead growth.
- Stem cuttings are by far the easiest way of propagating fuchsias.
- Watch for rust, capsid bug and caterpillars.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 9 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Fuchsia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |