Potted California Fuchsia with green leaves on a gravel surface

California Fuchsia

1 Gallon
$16.00
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California Fuchsia

Epilobium, Hummingbird Trumpet

A vital native perennial that blankets itself in hummingbird-attracting red flowers during the driest months with zero fuss.

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

California Fuchsia is a brilliant, drought-defying native perennial that brings a vital splash of late-season color to the water-wise garden. When many other plants are fading in the summer heat, it bursts into bloom with a profusion of vibrant, tubular scarlet-red flowers that are a magnet for hummingbirds. Its low, spreading habit, covered in fine, gray-green foliage, makes it an excellent groundcover or cascading plant for hot, dry slopes, rock gardens, and neglected areas where it thrives with utter neglect once established.

  • Vibrant Hummingbird Magnet: Produces an abundance of fiery red, trumpet-shaped flowers from mid-summer through fall, providing a critical late-season nectar source for hummingbirds.

  • Exceptional Drought & Heat Tolerance: A California native superstar that thrives in full sun, poor soil, and with little to no summer water once its roots are established.

  • Low, Spreading Groundcover: Forms a dense, mat-like mound that spreads by rhizomes, making it excellent for erosion control on sunny banks and for covering large, dry areas.

  • Fire-Resistant & Low-Maintenance: Its succulent-like foliage is highly fire-resistant. It requires no fertilizer, minimal water, and only a hard cut-back in late winter to renew growth.

  • Essential for Native & Habitat Gardens: A cornerstone plant for supporting local ecosystems, attracting pollinators, and creating sustainable, low-water landscapes.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Linear to oval gray-green leaves. Produces vibrant red trumpet-shaped flowers.
  • Mature Height: 2 ft
  • Mature Width: 4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages: Drought and heat tolerant,Attracts hummingbirds,Long blooming season,Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Rock gardens,Dry slopes,Native plant gardens,Xeriscapes
  • Special Care:Cut back in winter,Avoid overwatering,Tolerates poor soil,Divide every 2-3 years
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Summer to fall,Foliage: Semi-evergreen
FAQs

Q: How do I manage its spreading habit?
A: It can spread moderately by underground stems. To control its spread, plant it in an area bounded by hardscape (like a path or driveway), use root barriers, or simply pull up unwanted runners. Its spread is generally not aggressive in well-drained soils.

Q: When and how should it be pruned?
A: Prune hard in late winter (February-March). Cut the entire plant back to within a few inches of the ground. This may seem drastic, but it removes old, woody growth and encourages a flush of fresh, compact foliage and abundant flowers for the coming season. Avoid pruning in fall.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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