Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mediterranean
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Fuchsia
Lavender
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Lavender
In German
Fuchsie
Lavendel
In French
Fuchsia
Lavande
In Spanish
Fucsia
Lavanda
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Lavanda
In Latin
Fuchsia
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Lavender
Season and care of Fuchsia and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Lavender Physical Information
Fuchsia and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Lavender are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuchsia and Lavender
Care of Fuchsia and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.