Fuchsia 'Flash'
Glowing pink medium-sized blossoms appear in copious amounts along strongly upright stems. The largest flowered of the hardy fuchsias offered. This selection will be happier in more sun than shade for optimum floral performance along with regular moisture.
Profusely flowering with edible fruit that turns dark purple-black. The large flowers make strong impact in borders. The strongly upright stems support abundant blooms. More sun tolerant than many hardy fuchsias. Requires regular moisture for continuous flowering. Blooms from midsummer until frost.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: moist
Soil: moist well-drained
Hardiness zone: 6
Maintenance: moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 120
Spread (cm): 90
Habit: upright
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: July–Frost
Seasonal interest: midsummer through fall; glowing pink; abundant flowers
Foliage: green
Flower: pink
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: hummingbirds; pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: borders; sunny sites; containers
Features: glowing pink; largest hardy fuchsia flowers; strongly upright; copious blooms; more sun tolerant; edible fruit
Notes: largest flowered hardy fuchsia; more sun than shade; regular moisture essential; edible fruit; profuse blooms