Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' is a hardy dwarf fuchsia known for its abundant small, dangling purple and red bicolor flowers that bloom from late spring through fall. Its compact, upright growth and dark green foliage make it ideal for containers, borders, and cottage gardens.

This long-blooming perennial attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, adding vibrant color and pollinator activity throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'
• Common Name: Hardy Dwarf Fuchsia
• Life Cycle: Deciduous Perennial
• Flower Color: Purple and Red
• Foliage Color: Green
• Mature Size: 2–3 ft Tall x 2–3 ft Wide
• Bloom Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10
• Characteristics: Long Blooming, Hummingbird Friendly, Pollinator Friendly, Compact Growth Habit

Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Borders and flower beds
• Patio containers
• Pollinator gardens
• Hummingbird gardens
• Mixed perennial plantings

Planting Partners

• Salvia
• Penstemon
• Heuchera
• Echinacea
• Ferns (Athyrium, Dryopteris)

Care Tips

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water regularly during the first growing season.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.
• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
• Mulch roots in colder climates for added winter protection.