Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Caribbean
Types
not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
फ्यूशिया
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Fuchsie
In French
Ragged Robin
Fuchsia
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Fucsia
In Greek
ragged Robin
φουξία
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Fúcsia
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Fuksja
In Latin
Robin ragged
Fuchsia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Fuchsia
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Fuchsia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Fuchsia Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Fuchsia are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Fuchsia
Care of Ragged Robin and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Ragged Robin 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.