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Key characteristics

Family: Onagraceae
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Semi-double blooms with white sepals and purple corollas
Foliage color: Dark green leaves with a serrated edge
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 10
Wildlife: Hummingbirds and bees

Shrubs

Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'

Delta's Sarah Hardy Fuchsia

Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its elegant, pendulous flowers that bloom prolifically from summer through early autumn. The blooms feature delicate white sepals that contrast beautifully with vibrant purple corollas, and soft pink stamens, creating a graceful color combination. This long-flowering period ensures it remains a focal point in gardens, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

This cultivar is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, bred for its hardiness and exceptional flower display.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Containers
Pathways & Walkways
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Holly · Pulmonaria · Oxalis · Japanese aralia · Celandine · Coral bells

Design tip

White sepals and purple corollas give ‘Delta’s Sarah’ a lighter, more delicate appearance than many dark-flowered fuchsias. Use it against deep green foliage, where the pale pendulous flowers remain clearly visible and their soft pink stamens add another subtle layer of color when viewed up close.

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