- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 3 Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 12 Inches
- Mature Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a Spiller in Containers
A season-long hummingbird magnet for shady spots, Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ is one of the most popular trailing fuchsias. Its large flowers have bold, red sepals and contrasting double-white frilled skirts. This easy-care, heat tolerant cultivar trails up to 24 inches. It grows 4-12 inches high and spreads 18-24 inches.
Swingtime attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Fuchsias are native to the subtropical regions of Central America and South America, and to New Zealand and Tahiti. It makes a gorgeous spiller in hanging baskets and window boxes. Put it in a planter with Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’ and a white begonia for a stunning combination.
Fuchsia Swingtime Plant Care
Swingtime is a heavy feeder. Feed it every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer at half-strength. Deadheading and pruning are not needed. Water in a way that keeps the potting mix moist but well drained. Place Swingtime in a location that is part shade to shade.
Fuchsias are not usually happy indoors during the winter months, but it is worth trying. Locate it near a window with bright, indirect sunlight, in daytime temperatures of 60-70 degrees F and cooler at night. Reduce the amount of watering and fertilizing. In the spring when new growth appears, repot the plant; shake off old potting soil and plant it with new soil in a slightly larger pot.
Fuchsia Swingtime Spacing
This plant has a spread of up to two feet. One plant in a hanging basket, windowbox, or other container, with or without other plants, will make a gorgeous statement.
Fuchsia Swingtime Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
Plant Type: Annual |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
Mature Height: 4-12 Inches |
Mature Spread: 18-24 Inches |
Mature Spacing: 18-24 Inches |
Habit: Trailing |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Foliage Color(s) Green, Blue |
Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
Seasonal Interest: Late Spring or Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Container Role: Spiller |
Uses: Container, Hanging Baskets, Houseplant |
Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
Brand: Proven Selections |
Common Name: Fuchsia Swingtime |
Other Name(s): Fuchsia Swingtime |
Scientific Name: Fuchsia hybrid 'Swingtime' |
- SKU:
- FUCSWP45
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