Description

The California fuschia are well-loved for their hardiness, dense foliage and - especially - their bright red flowers which appear in abundance at the end of the summer into fall. For humminbird enthusiasts, the fuschia are ideal. The ‘Catalina’ selection was taken from Catalina Island in 1987. It grows in an expanding patch of three to four foot stems covered with thin, gray-green foliage. Occasional water keeps fuschia looking more lush. In time, the stems become woody and bare at the base, so the appearance is improved if the stems are cut back to about four inches in the late fall. With all the flowers comes an abundance of seed, resulting in many volunteers. These should be removed while young to prevent the plant from taking over open spots in the garden.