Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Fuchsia 'Machu Pichu'
Machu Pichu Fuchsia
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Rose pink sepals and pink to orange petals
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Summer to fall
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 9 to 11
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
About this plant
Fuchsia 'Machu Pichu' is a hybrid variety known for its elegant, pendulous flowers that bloom from summer through fall. The blooms feature rose pink sepals and rich salmon-orange petals, creating a cheerful contrast that brightens up the garden. These flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, adding both color and movement throughout the growing season.
'Machu Pichu' is appreciated for its bold flower color and extended blooming period. Its upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for larger containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds where it can be featured as a striking focal point. Its ability to thrive in a range of conditions and bloom profusely makes it a popular addition to both formal and informal garden settings.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Containers · Pathways & Walkways · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Daphne · Brunnera · Tiarella · Camellia · Bleeding heart · Hellebore
Design tip
The combination of crimson-red sepals and deep Rose-pink sepals and salmon-orange petals give ‘Machu Pichu’ an unusually warm color palette. Pair it with deep green or burgundy foliage to emphasize the flowers, or use it near a patio where the pendulous blooms can be enjoyed up close.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Point Defiance Zoo Botanical Gardens.
