Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Caribbean
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Lilac
Fuchsia
In German
Flieder
Fuchsie
In Portuguese
lilás
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Oleaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Fuchsia
Season and care of Lilacs and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Fuchsia season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Fuchsia Physical Information
Lilacs and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Fuchsia are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Fuchsia
Care of Lilacs and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Lilacs 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.