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| 'Cascading' |
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| 'Dainty' |
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| 'Double Red' |
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| 'Mauve' |
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| 'Preciosa' |
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| 'Snowfire' |
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| 'White' |
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These unusual, heat- and sun-tolerant fuchsias expand the possibilities for planting. The blooms are much more compact than most fuchsias, increasing density of production and shelf-life. Angel Earrings® Preciosa, Dainty, Double Red, and Mauve have a distinctive upright habit and grow beautifully in window boxes, patio pots and even as bedding plants. Traditional trailing varieties Cascading and Snowfire shine in hanging baskets. And t
Angel Earrings® Habit:
- Preciosa, Dainty, Double Red, and Mauve - upright
- Cascading and Snowfire - trailing
- White - semi-trailing
Outstanding Characteristics:
- Heat tolerant
- Vigorous
- No pruning necessary
- Showy flowers
Plant Dimensions:
- Upright varieties - 15"-20" height, 20"-24" width
- Semi-trailing varieties - 20" height, 28" width
- Trailing varieties - 20" height, 30"-40" width
Application:
Patio pots, window boxes, bedding plants
| Genus |
Fuchsia |
| Family |
Onagraceae |
| Plant Type |
Half-hardy perennial |
| Light |
Part sun (spring & fall), part shade (summer) |
| Cutting Form |
Vegetative cutting |
| Bloom Time |
Continuous, May - October |
| Growing Media |
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| pH |
6.0 - 6.5 |
| Blooms in 1st Year |
Yes |
| State when sold |
Blooming |
| Flower Shape |
Tubular |
| Bloom Size |
Shelled peanut size (40-45 mm) |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Grower Pots |
4" and 6" |
| Retail Containers |
4" pot, 10" and 12" hanging baskets |
| Crop Times |
4" pot (1 cutting) - 4-6 weeks 6" pot (2 cuttings) - 6-8 weeks |
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