Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Fuchsia
In German
Heidekraut
Fuchsie
In French
bruyère
Fuchsia
In Portuguese
urze
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Ericaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Fuchsia
Season and care of Heather and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Heather and Fuchsia Physical Information
Heather and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Heather and Fuchsia are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Heather and Fuchsia
Care of Heather and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.