Firecracker Fuchsia

5 Gallon

$69.00

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Firecracker Fuchsia

Fuchsia ‘Firecracker’

A spectacular trailing fuchsia prized for its variegated pink-and-cream foliage and long-lasting display of fiery orange flowers.

$69.00

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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.

Firecracker Fuchsia is a dazzling foliage and flower plant that lives up to its explosive name. Its most striking feature is its variegated foliage—oval leaves are bright green with irregular, creamy-white and pink margins, creating a vibrant, colorful display even when not in bloom. From spring to fall, it produces clusters of long, slender, fiery orange-red tubular flowers that hang gracefully. With a compact, trailing habit, it is a spectacular choice for hanging baskets, containers, or the front of shaded borders where its foliage and flowers can be admired up close.

Showy Variegated Foliage: Boasts eye-catching green leaves with creamy-white and pink edges, providing non-stop color and interest.
Prolific Fiery Orange Blooms: Produces an abundance of long, narrow, bright orange-red flowers that dangle like festive firecrackers over a very long season.
Compact & Trailing Habit: Perfectly suited for hanging baskets, window boxes, or the edges of raised planters where it can cascade beautifully.
Heat-Tolerant for a Fuchsia: As a Fuchsia triphylla type, it exhibits better tolerance to warmer conditions than many other fuchsia varieties.
Hummingbird Magnet: The brightly colored, nectar-rich tubular flowers are specifically adapted to attract hummingbirds.

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.

Features:Foliage: Oval, green leaves with pink and creamy-white variegated margins.Flowers: Slender, tubular flowers in vibrant orange-red, borne profusely on arching stems with a graceful, pendulous habit; long blooming period from spring to fall.Habit: Compact, bushy perennial shrub, often grown as an annual. Well-suited for hanging baskets and container displays.
Mature Height: 1–2 ft
Mature Width: 1–2 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Light Needs: Partial shade to filtered sun
Key Advantages:Eye-catching variegated foliage and prolific, fiery-colored blooms.Long blooming season, attracts hummingbirds.Compact and trailing habit, ideal for containers.Adds vibrant color to shaded areas
Landscape Uses:Hanging baskets and patio containers.Shaded borders and garden beds.Window boxes and porch displays.Mixed container arrangements

Q: What are its ideal growing conditions?
A: It thrives in partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. In the Bay Area's climate, it performs beautifully in coastal gardens and can be a perennial; inland, it may need afternoon shade and extra moisture.

Q: How do I keep it looking full and encourage more flowers?
A: Pinch back the growing tips of young plants to promote bushier growth. Regularly deadhead spent flowers. Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the active growing season.