Fuchsia colensoi
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Basic Information
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: fuchsia
Plant ID (slug): fuchsia-colensoi
Numeric ID: 3410
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Fuchsia colensoi is a deciduous Shrub growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Sap Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A juicy berry[K], it is sweet but astringent. Sap - sweet. Obtained by cutting a length of branch and sucking out the sap. It is not produced very freely.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Fuchsia colensoi PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Fuchsia colensoi is a deciduous Shrub growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.