Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Fruit
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Fuchsia
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
Sour cherry
In German
Fuchsie
Sauerkirsche
In French
Fuchsia
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Fucsia
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
φουξία
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
Ginja
In Polish
Fuksja
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Fuchsia
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Fuchsia and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuchsia and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Fuchsia and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Sour Cherry
Care of Fuchsia and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.