1 / 3Key characteristics
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Height
- 2 ½ to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 ½ to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Coral and orange
- Foliage color
- Green, fuzzy texture
- Bloom time
- Summer through fall
- Light
- Partial to dappled shade
- Water
- Regular
- Maintenance
- Moderate; thrives in rich, well-drained soil
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 8a to 11
- Wildlife
- Bees and hummingbirds
Shrubs
Fuchsia splendens x fulgens ‘Speciosa’
Speciosa Fuchsia
Fuchsia splendens x fulgens 'Speciosa' is a hybrid known for its vibrant, tubular flowers in shades of red or vermilion, which bloom prolifically from summer through fall. These flowers, elongated and showy, attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies, adding life and movement to shaded or semi-shaded garden spaces. Its foliage stands out with leaves that are notably larger than those of most traditional fuchsia varieties, contributing to a bold and lush appearance that enhances its ornamental value.
Works well in
- Shade Gardens
- Containers
- Pathways & Walkways
- Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Yew · Astilbe · Ajuga · Sweet box · Anemone · Oregon grape
Design tip
The unusually large leaves give ‘Speciosa’ more visual weight than most fuchsias. Use it as a substantial middle layer in a shaded planting, where its lush foliage can bridge lower perennials and taller shrubs while coral-orange flowers add seasonal color.
More shrubs
Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’
Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia
Blooms coral red to orange-red, depending on intensity of light
Partial shade to full sun
Grevillea x 'Poorinda Leane'
Poorinda Leane Grevillea
Blooms soft orange to coral spider-like flower clusters with long curved styles
Full sun
Rhododendron 'Sweet Reward Coral'
Sweet Reward Coral Azalea
Blooms rich coral to salmon-coral blooms, often with warm sherbet-orange in the centers
Full sun to part sun
Punica granatum 'California Sunset'
California Sunset Pomegranate
Blooms double flowers with variegated salmon, orange, and cream petals
Full sun to partial shade