|   
| Identification |  | Genus 
Fuchsia
Species 
magellanica
Variety 
Cultivar 
Common names 
hardy fuchsia
Family 
ONAGRACEAE
Specimen number 
S10181
Data source 
DyePl p61;HumGrdn p54 |  
 
| Life cycle |  | Life form 
Terrestrial
Life cycle 
Woody perennial
Life span 
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle 
Depends on climate
Stature 
Shrub
Growth form 
Various
Growth habit 
Not applicable
Overall height 
 
Overall spread |  
 
| Climate |  | Sunshine 
Various
Water 
Various
Optimal soil texture 
Various
Acceptable soil pH 
Various
USDA hardiness 
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones 
Not classified
Sunset climate zones 
Not classified |  
 
| Garden |  | Suitable for gardens 
no
Nursery 
Unknown
Compost 
no
Size at acquisition 
Unknown
Garden location 
Unknown
Garden notes 
Fuchsia magellanica attracts hummingbirds.    The calyx of Hardy fuchsia as well as the corolla has been used in traditional fabric dyeing.  Reddish purple is the most typical color produced by this plant.  Fuchsia is used in Eire for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool.    This species can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. |  
 
| Special qualities |  | Tolerates drought 
no
Tolerates high humidity 
no
Tolerates seaside conditions 
no
Insect resistant 
no
Disease resistant 
no
Deer resistant 
no
Best uses 
 
Symbiosis 
Attracts butterflies 
no
Attracts hummingbirds 
yes
Autumn foliage 
no
Colorful berries 
no
Desirable qualities 
 
Other interest 
 
Other interest color 
Other interest period |  
 
| Adverse factors |  | Common pests 
Poisonous parts 
Poisonous indications 
Internal poison 
no
Dermatologic poison 
no
Livestock poison 
no
Mechanical injury 
no
Hay fever pollen 
 
Hay fever season 
 
Adverse qualities |  
 
| Herbal medicine |  | Medicinal properties 
Medicinal parts 
Has medicinal uses 
no
Do not self-administer 
no
Do no use if pregnant 
no
Legally restricted 
no
Toxicity precautions 
Medicinal notes |  
 
| Traditional uses |  | Parts used 
Traditional uses 
Contemporary uses 
Fragrance 
Fragrance parts 
Fragrance intensity 
 
Fragrance category 
 
Dye parts 
Calyx  
Corolla
Dye color 
reddish purple |  
 
| Cultivation |  | Propagule 
Various
Pollination method 
 
Planting style 
 
Crop spacing 
 
Row spacing 
 
Cold frame 
Planting period 
 
Harvesting period 
 
Frost tolerance 
 
Heat requirement 
 
Fertilizer 
Typical
Time to harvest |  
 
| Nutrition |  | Is edible 
no
Culinary uses 
Nutritional value 
Edible parts 
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture |  
 
| Horticulture |  | Horticulture notes 
Fuchsia magellanica probably originates from Eire. |  
 
| Herbarium |  | Tag needs printing 
no
Collection notes 
Fuchsia magellanica is a woody perennial.    Flowers:   Hardy fuchsia has small dangling tube-shaped flower blossoms.  The flowers are most often a red color. |  Page 1994 of 4998 |