Fuchsia 'Army Nurse' | Army Nurse Hardy Fuchsia
DESCRIPTION
Fuchsia 'Army Nurse' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its elegant blooms, which appear from summer through early autumn. The flowers feature dark purple corollas and deep red sepals, creating a vibrant color contrast. These pendant blooms are not only eye-catching but also attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden setting.
Originating from breeding efforts to develop robust and colorful varieties, 'Army Nurse' has become a popular choice for garden borders and containers. Its long flowering period and vivid tones make it an enduring favorite, offering a splash of color during the warmer months.
DESCRIPTION
Fuchsia 'Army Nurse' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its elegant blooms, which appear from summer through early autumn. The flowers feature dark purple corollas and deep red sepals, creating a vibrant color contrast. These pendant blooms are not only eye-catching but also attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden setting.
Originating from breeding efforts to develop robust and colorful varieties, 'Army Nurse' has become a popular choice for garden borders and containers. Its long flowering period and vivid tones make it an enduring favorite, offering a splash of color during the warmer months.
DESCRIPTION
Fuchsia 'Army Nurse' is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its elegant blooms, which appear from summer through early autumn. The flowers feature dark purple corollas and deep red sepals, creating a vibrant color contrast. These pendant blooms are not only eye-catching but also attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden setting.
Originating from breeding efforts to develop robust and colorful varieties, 'Army Nurse' has become a popular choice for garden borders and containers. Its long flowering period and vivid tones make it an enduring favorite, offering a splash of color during the warmer months.
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Family: Onagraceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Deep purple corolla with crimson-red sepals
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
Growing zone: USDA Zones 8-10
Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterfliesThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
