Fuchsia Procumbens ~ Creeping Rainbow Fuchsia ~ Climbing Flowers ~ 7 Rare Seeds

Fuchsia procumbens is a prostrate shrub that is endemic to coastal areas of the North Island of New Zealand. Common names include creeping fuchsia, Rainbow Fuchsia , climbing fuchsia or trailing fuchsia. A deciduous creeping perennial, growing up to 2ft, but often only to a few inches. It slowly spreads and if allowed, can be used much like a groundcover. Also great in hanging baskets. The rainbow-colored flowers are borne in Spring and followed by red-ripening edible berry-like fruits that have a firm skin. It is in flower from Jul to September. her male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. USDA hardiness zone : 8-11