Fuchsia 'Stand Up Pink/Soft Lilac'

Stand Up Pink and Soft Lilac Fuchsia | Fuchsia ‘Stand Up Pink/Soft Lilac’ | Upright Fuchsia ‘Pink/Soft Lilac’ | Fuchsia ‘Stand Up’

Stand Up Pink and Soft Lilac Fuchsia is an elegant, upright perennial (widely grown as an annual in cooler climates) prized for its profusion of striking, two-toned nodding blooms featuring vibrant pink sepals and delicate, soft lilac corollas. This vigorous selection is known for its sturdy, bushy habit—unlike traditional trailing fuchsias—making it a brilliant, vertical thriller for mixed patio containers, window boxes, and shaded landscape borders. Its nectar-rich blossoms are an absolute magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, delivering vibrant, continuous color from early summer until the first frost. With its robust, mounded form and reliable performance in shady or dappled light conditions, this upright fuchsia offers a sophisticated, classic aesthetic with straightforward care.

Growing Stand Up Pink and Soft Lilac Fuchsia

Light: Partial sun to dappled shade; thrives with gentle morning sunlight but requires strict protection from harsh, direct afternoon heat, which can easily scorch its leaves and cause flower drop.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; prefers a highly organic, loamy mix amended with compost to retain moisture while ensuring excellent aeration and drainage.

Water: Moderate to high; water regularly to keep the soil consistently and evenly moist, but never soggy. Fuchsias are highly sensitive to drought and will drop their blooms and foliage if the soil is allowed to dry out completely.

Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers and carefully remove the developing seed pods (berries) to encourage a continuous, prolific flush of new blooms throughout the summer. Pinching back the growing tips early in the season will promote a fuller, bushier shape and stronger stems.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; generally deer-resistant.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; widely grown as a spectacular summer annual in cooler regions.

Shipping Info

Stand Up Pink and Soft Lilac 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.