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Key characteristics

Family: Onagraceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Flower color: White to blush sepals with fuchsia-purple petals
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer to fall
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low to moderate; regular deadheading to promote continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 10
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies

Shrubs

Fuchsia 'Minnesota'

Minnesota Fuchsia

Fuchsia 'Minnesota' is a hybrid variety that blooms from late spring through fall, producing elegant, pendulous flowers with white to blush sepals and rich fuchsia-purple petals. These delicate flowers contrast beautifully and are highly attractive to hummingbirds, providing vibrant color in the garden throughout the warmer months.

Developed from various Fuchsia species, 'Minnesota' is known for its reliable flowering and adaptability. Its upright growth habit makes it well-suited for garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets, where it can be featured as a colorful addition.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer to fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Containers
Pathways & Walkways
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Sarcococca · Rodgersia · Cyclamen · Fatsia · Lungwort · Primrose

Design tip

The white-to-blush sepals give ‘Minnesota’ a softer appearance than the strongly red-sepaled fuchsias, while the rich purple centers provide enough contrast to keep the flowers prominent. Pair it with burgundy or deep green foliage and create a more refined shade combination.