Fuchsia 'Tricolor' is a hardy variegated fuchsia featuring cream, green, and red foliage with elegant dangling flowers that have red sepals and violet corollas. This deciduous perennial blooms from late spring through fall, providing long-lasting color.

It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it suitable for cottage gardens, borders, containers, and pollinator landscapes. The upright, bushy shrub grows 2–3 ft tall and wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade with moderate water needs. It is hardy in USDA zones 7–10.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Fuchsia 'Tricolor'
• Common Name: Hardy Variegated Fuchsia
• Life Cycle: Deciduous Perennial
• Flower Color: Violet with Red Sepals
• Foliage Color: Green, Cream, and Red Variegation
• 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, Variegated Foliage, Hummingbird Friendly, Pollinator Friendly

Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Flower borders
• Patio containers
• Pollinator gardens
• Hummingbird gardens
• Mixed perennial beds

Planting Partners

• Salvia
• Penstemon
• Heuchera
• Echinacea
• Athyrium Ferns

Care Tips

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water consistently during establishment.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring.
• Mulch around roots in colder regions for winter protection.