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Fuchsia 'Coralle': Upright Fuchsia with Red-Orange Flowers & Velvety Foliage

Fuchsia 'Coralle' (syn. 'Koralle') is an upright fuchsia with vivid red-orange pendent flowers and velvety dark green leaves with maroon undersides.

Noteworthy Features

Vivid tubular flowers and dark green foliage. Attracts hummingbirds.

Culture & Propagation

Best in partial shade with full morning sun, moist but well-drained soil. Don't overwater. Start seeds or root softwood cuttings in spring; semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with bottom heat.

Potential Problems

Spider mites, aphids, scale, whiteflies, thrips, fuchsia gall mite, root-knot nematodes, rust, gray mold, crown gall, rots, Verticillium wilt, Southern blight.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread: 1–3 ft.
Growth Habit: Clumps
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Colors: Orange, red, salmon
Attributes: Attracts hummingbirds
Uses: Beds, borders, containers, annual in cool climates

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