17 of the Best Fuchsia Varieties to Grow in Your Garden

Each time I think I’ve seen them all, I come across another extraordinary fuchsia.

And it’s not just Fuchsia magellanica hybrids anymore, either. You’ll find new cultivars from species previously known only in their native range.

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Some fuchsias are humble, with simple flowers in single colors. Others are huge, full, and multicolored.

Some collapse at the first sign of frost, and others can handle a good amount of freezing weather. You can find them in upright types or with trailing habits.

There are literally thousands of cultivars and dozens of species of fuchsia.

This list merely scratches the surface of the marvels that are out there. There are new ones constantly hitting the market, too.

If you ever stumble across a new cultivar at a nursery or farmers market, grab it. I’ve discovered some new plants bred by local hobbyists that don’t appear on any list I can find that I just adore.

Here are the 17 different species, hybrids, and cultivars we’re going to discuss in this guide. They include some of the most popular, as well as some of the most interesting and exciting new types on the market:

Fuchsia can be broadly categorized as either hardy or tender, and upright or trailing. Some fuchsia lovers further separate hardy types into hardy and very hardy.

Very hardy types start blooming earlier in the year, in either May or June, and can grow reliably in Zones 7 to 9. Hardy types start blooming in June or July and can handle Zones 7 to 9, but may need some protection during long periods below freezing.

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