Fuchsia 'Aretes Upright Lago Grande'
Fuchsia 'Aretes Upright Lago Grande'
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Aretes Upright Lago Grande Fuchsia | Fuchsia ‘Aretes Upright Lago Grande’ | Aretes Series Fuchsia ‘Upright Lago Grande’ | Fuchsia ‘Aretes Upright Lago Grande’
Aretes Upright Lago Grande Fuchsia is a compact, upright, shade‑loving perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates) prized for its early‑blooming, striking flowers featuring crisp white sepals that gracefully reflex above lush, lavender‑blue corollas. This vigorous selection from the renowned Aretes™ series is known for its tidy, well‑branched habit, excellent uniformity, and nonstop flowering from early summer until frost. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw hummingbirds and bees, making it a standout choice for shaded containers, woodland borders, window boxes, and mixed patio planters. With its sturdy, vertical form and reliable performance in cooler, shaded conditions, Aretes Upright Lago Grande offers elegant, classic color with straightforward care.
Growing Aretes Upright Lago Grande Fuchsia
Light: Partial shade to full shade; thrives in dappled sunlight or morning sun but requires protection from harsh, hot afternoon sunlight which can scorch the leaves and halt blooming.
Soil: Rich, well‑drained soil or potting mix; prefers fertile soils amended with organic matter that retain moisture without becoming soggy.
Water: Moderate to high; keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Container plants may require daily watering during the peak of summer to prevent wilting.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms and remove developing seed pods to encourage a continuous flush of new flowers. Pinching back growing tips early in the season promotes a fuller, bushier shape.
Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds and bees; generally deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a shade‑loving summer annual or seasonal house plant in cooler regions.
Shipping Info
Aretes Upright Lago Grande Fuchsia plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
Growing Zones
10 - 11
Low Temperature
32°F
High Temperature
90°F
Fragrant
Non Fragrant
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Pink Red Purple Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil
Prefers organically rich, well-draining potting mix or garden soil
Moisture
Moderate to High
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Mature Spread
12 to 18 inches
Mature Height
12 to 18 inches
Bloom Period
Late Spring to First Frost
Pruning Time
remove spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and encourage a heavier flush of new blooms; pinch back early in the season for a bushier habit
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Annual
Evergreen / Deciduous
Herbaceous
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