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Key characteristics

Family: Onagraceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Flower color: Bright pink sepals with purple corollas
Foliage color: Medium green
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms to encourage flowering
Growing zone: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Shrubs

Fuchsia 'Mistress Birdie'

Mistress Birdie Hardy Fuchsia

Fuchsia 'Mistress Birdie' is a charming variety known for its abundant blooms, which appear from summer into early autumn. The flowers display an elegant combination of bright pink sepals with rich purple corollas, and soft pink stamens, creating a delightful color contrast that brightens any garden or container. These hanging blooms are particularly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds, making it a dynamic addition to outdoor spaces.

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

Mahonias · Astilbe · Heucheras · Maidenhair fern · Corydalis · Lily-of-the-valley

Design tip

Bright pink sepals and rich purple corollas give ‘Mistress Birdie’ a lively two-tone display. Place it near the front of a shaded border or container, where the hanging flowers can be viewed closely and their contrasting colors stand out against green foliage.