Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean
Types
not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Fuchsia
In Hindi
southernwood
फ्यूशिया
In German
Eberraute
Fuchsie
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Fucsia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
φουξία
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Fúcsia
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Fuksja
In Latin
Southernwood
Fuchsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Fuchsia
Season and care of Southernwood and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Fuchsia Physical Information
Southernwood and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Fuchsia are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Fuchsia
Care of Southernwood and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.