Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Lungwort
फ्यूशिया
In German
Lungenkraut
Fuchsie
In French
pulmonaire
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Lungwort
Fucsia
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Fúcsia
In Latin
Lungwort
Fuchsia
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Dicotyledonae
Order
Peltigerales
Myrtales
Family
Boraginaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Fuchsia
Season and care of Lungwort and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Fuchsia Physical Information
Lungwort and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Fuchsia are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Fuchsia
Care of Lungwort and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.