8 Top Varieties Of Fuchsia Flowers

The Fuchsia genus comprises more than 100 species of woody shrubs and small trees. The varieties sold as garden plants are often hybrid crosses of selected species, bred for their unusual colorful flowers and amenable growth habits. In cooler zones, hybrid fuchsias are usually grown as annuals, discarded at the end of the season, though it’s possible to overwinter them indoors. Although they’re not a “plant-it-and-forget-it” type of flower, anyone can grow fuchsias with the help of some high-quality potting soil and a partly sunny site sheltered from the wind. Here are eight stunning fuchsia varieties to add an exotic touch to your garden. 

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to Central America and South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 8–11Height: 2–3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to Central America and South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 8–11Height: 6 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to Central America and South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 6–11Height: 1–2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 8–11Height: 2–3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Southern Peru, Bolivia, northern ArgentinaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 8–13 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Southern Peru, Bolivia, northern ArgentinaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 8–13 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Central AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 6–25 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Southern South AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 7–9Height: 2–4 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade