Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
Hydrangea
Common Name
Fuchsia
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Hydrangea
In German
Fuchsie
Hortensie
In French
Fuchsia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Fucsia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Fuksja
Hortensja
In Latin
Fuchsia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Hydrangea
Season and care of Fuchsia and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Fuchsia and Hydrangea Physical Information
Fuchsia and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Hydrangea are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Fuchsia and Hydrangea
Care of Fuchsia and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.