Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Thyme-Leaved Fuchsia (Fuchsia thymifolia) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Thyme-Leaved Fuchsia

(Fuchsia thymifolia)

Thyme-Leaved Fuchsia (Fuchsia thymifolia)

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Climate Requirements for Logan City, Australia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 13" - 182" 49" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 54°F - 99°F 86°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 28°F - 65°F 47°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow very well at your location without additional irrigation.

Summary

Fuchsia thymifolia, commonly known as Thyme-leaved Fuchsia, is an evergreen shrub native to the cloud forests and moist mountain areas of Central and Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height and width of 3-9 feet (0.9-2.7 meters). This species is characterized by its small, dark green leaves that resemble those of thyme and its delicate, drooping red flowers that bloom in the spring and are quite showy, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Thyme-leaved Fuchsia is valued for its year-round foliage and charming flowers, making it a popular choice for shaded garden areas, patios, and as a potted plant. It thrives in part shade to full shade conditions and prefers consistently moist soil with good drainage. While it requires more water than some shrubs, it rewards gardeners with a long flowering season. It is not typically prone to serious diseases or pests, but overwatering can lead to root rot, and it may suffer in prolonged dry conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-9 feet
  • Width: 3-9 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

Cloud forests and moist mountain areas

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Fuchsia thymifolia, Brebissonia thymifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Fuchsia thymifolia Kunth