Trailing Fuchsia

Fuchsia procumbens

Physical Characteristics

Fuchsia procumbens is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft). 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 monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor 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 tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Ground Cover; East Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. It might be edible, but it is not very nice[K]. The fruit is about 18mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known