California Fuchsia

California Fuchsia lights up late-season gardens with brilliant red tubular flowers from late summer into fall. These vivid blooms are especially attractive to hummingbirds, offering an important nectar source when many earlier wildflowers have faded. Narrow gray-green leaves add a soft, silvery texture, making the plant a natural fit for rock gardens, borders, slopes, and water-wise native plantings.

Native to the western U.S., California Fuchsia thrives in full sun, lean soil, and dry conditions once established. It typically grows up to about 2 feet tall and can spread into a dense, textured mat where conditions suit it. Its relaxed, spreading habit makes it excellent for informal borders and naturalistic plantings, especially when paired with native grasses, buckwheats, sages, and other drought-tolerant companions.

Why Choose California Fuchsia?

• Brilliant red tubular flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds
• Blooms late in the season when nectar can be scarce
• Gray-green foliage adds soft texture and contrast
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, borders, and native plant gardens
  

Plant California Fuchsia in full sun with well-drained soil, and avoid overwatering once established. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring to refresh growth and keep the planting tidy.

• Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during establishment.
• Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and shape the plant.
• Divide clumps every 2-3 years to rejuvenate growth and propagate new plants.