Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz'
Santa Cruz Fuchsia
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Height
- About 3 feet
- Width
- About 3 feet
- Flower color
- Red sepals with fuchsia corollas
- Foliage color
- Bright green
- Bloom time
- Summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium water needs
- Maintenance
- Mite-resistant, somewhat sheltered from heat and wind
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 9b
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds and butterflies
About this plant
Fuchsia 'Santa Cruz' is a hybrid variety that blooms from summer through fall, producing elegant, pendulous flowers with vibrant red sepals and fuchsia-pink petals. These colorful blooms create a striking contrast and attract hummingbirds, adding movement and interest to the garden throughout the warmer months.
'Santa Cruz' is valued for its long blooming period and versatility. Its upright growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets, where it can serve as a colorful focal point. The plant's reliable flowering and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add consistent color and beauty to their landscapes.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Containers · Pathways & Walkways · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Pieris · Hakone grass · Bamboo · Viburnum · Snowdrop · Bergenia
Design tip
Vibrant red sepals and fuchsia-pink petals give ‘Santa Cruz’ a strong, saturated color display. Use it against deep green foliage, where the pendant flowers stand out clearly and provide continuous color from summer through fall.
