Green Nature

Fuchsia

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Fuchsia are a genus of flowering plants in the Evening Primrose family (Onagraceae).

There are over one hundred species, most native to Central and South America.

Generally they are suited to growing in temperate climates, not too hot, not too cold. Most varieties bloom in the fall, producing beautiful shades of pink, red, white and/or purple.

Different varieties are grown as basket flowers, others grow as perennial garden trees and shrubs.

Many West Coast coastal areas provide optimal fuchsia growing conditions, making them a favorite garden flower.

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