White Flower Farm
Fuchsia 'Rufus'
Best choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, fast-growing blooms in shaded spaces.
Fuchsia 'Rufus' is a vigorous annual known for its constant, heavy blooming throughout the summer months. This charmer, which won the RHS Award of Garden Merit, features single 2-inch flowers that are entirely rosy red, appearing in bountiful clusters on an airy plant. It mixes superbly in container plantings, hanging baskets, and garden beds, especially in areas with partial shade. Most Fuchsias are tropical and cannot survive freezing temperatures, requiring them to be brought indoors in colder climates for overwintering. It offers excellent seasonal color and is highly recommended by customers for its rapid growth and abundant flowering.
$15.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
1080
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#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
SKU
72916
/ S
Who it's for
- Wildlife enthusiasts hoping to attract hummingbirds to their patio
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color for shaded landscape areas
- Plant lovers wanting long-lasting blooms throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in hot climates with limited shaded planting spots
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, year-round outdoor plants
- Beginners unwilling to monitor for common greenhouse pests
Performance breakdown
Bloom density
Produces a relentless, heavy display of flowers throughout the summer season.
Growth speed
Rapidly matures from a small starter into a substantial, lush specimen.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to hanging baskets, containers, or traditional garden beds.
Climate adaptability
Requires careful overwintering indoors to survive outside of mild tropical zones.
Visual impact
Striking rosy red hues provide a vibrant focal point in shade.
Maintenance ease
High performance with minimal effort beyond standard watering and seasonal protection.
Key Specs
SKU
S72916
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Mature Height
20-28 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Features
- Vigorous growth habit, quickly developing from small plants to supersized specimens covered in flowers.
- Constant, heavy blooming throughout the summer months.
- Features single 2-inch flowers entirely rosy red in color.
- Superb mixer for container plantings, hanging baskets, and garden beds.
- Ideal seasonal landscape plant in mild climates.
- Highly recommended by customers for its rapid growth and abundant flowering.
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliable bloom performance of Fuchsia 'Rufus'. Customers frequently report that the plants arrive healthy and robust, establishing quickly with minimal fuss. The vibrant, prolific red flowers provide continuous, season long color, exceeding expectations for visual impact. This fuchsia is celebrated for its vigorous growth and dependability, making it a highly valued addition to hanging baskets and container gardens.
Know before you buy
No, this variety prefers partial shade. It performs best in areas that receive filtered light or morning sun with protection from the intense afternoon heat.
It is versatile and works well in both garden beds and containers. If planting in the ground, ensure the soil is well-draining and space the plants 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for their vigorous growth.
Fuchsia 'Rufus' is not frost-tolerant. In colder climates, you must bring the plant indoors before the first frost and keep it in a cool, protected spot to overwinter.
This is a vigorous grower that develops rapidly throughout the summer. You can expect it to fill out its container or garden space quickly, resulting in a lush, full specimen covered in blooms.
To keep the plant producing its rosy red flowers, ensure it receives consistent moisture and regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent blooms can also help encourage the plant to put its energy into new flower production.
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