An erect bush with slender dropping red flowers, graduating to white with a purple centre. Height and spread 75cm. Flowers from June to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Ideal for pollinating insects.
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ is a compact, upright shrub admired for its slender, pendant flowers that shift from red to white with rich purple centres. Flowering from June to October, it brings long-lasting colour and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Follow this detailed planting and care guide to help your Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ thrive.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Spring: Planting Fuchsia in spring allows roots to settle and establish ahead of the summer flowering season.
Autumn: Early autumn planting is also suitable, giving Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ time to root into the soil before growth pauses over winter.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Fuchsia grows best in full sun to partial shade, performing particularly well where it receives morning sun and light afternoon shade.
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and of equal depth—this gives your Fuchsia plenty of room for root spread.
Soil Preparation: Mix compost or well-rotted organic matter into the soil to boost nutrients and drainage.
Planting: Set the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Firm the soil gently around Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ to remove pockets of air.
Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly to settle the soil and encourage early root establishment.
Watering Requirements
Growing Season: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ appreciates regular watering through dry spells.
Dormant Season: Reduce watering significantly, providing moisture only if the soil becomes very dry.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support new leafy growth and strong flowering.
Mid-Summer: A light additional feed can help Fuchsia maintain flowering through the later part of the season.
Pruning
Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and keep the plant tidy.
Autumn/Winter: After flowering finishes, lightly trim back the tips. In early spring, prune more firmly to shape your Fuchsia and encourage fresh shoots.
Mulching
Spring: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep roots cool.
Winter: Mulching also helps protect the root zone through colder months.
Supporting the Plant
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ generally forms a naturally bushy shape and rarely needs staking, but in exposed or windy gardens, providing light support may prevent stem damage.
Final Tips
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ is a reliable, hardy shrub that rewards good soil preparation and consistent care with months of elegant flowers. Plant it in sun or partial shade, maintain even moisture, and prune annually to enjoy vibrant colour and pollinator activity throughout summer.
Good healthy plant.Well packaged and would buy again from this nursery.
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Linda Chapman (verified owner)–
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Jenny R. (verified owner)–
Lovely big plant in good health and rapid delivery!
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Barbara Brown (verified owner)–
bigger plant than expected. Very nice.
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H G. (verified owner)–
Very happy. Well packed. plant is great and bigger than expected Thankyou
Rated 5 out of 5
Lynne C. (verified owner)–
Ordered two of these , one as a gift for my neighbour both were matched in size and good quality substantial plants , very pleased as both were in flower . I ordered by phone and a friendly member of staff gave me a warm , personal service . A nice ordering experience . Excellent value. Well packed and delivery was quick. Thank you .
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan J. (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Jill (verified owner)–
Fabulous, healthy plant
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Philip Boyce (verified owner)–
Good product received in excellent condition. Well pleased with service.
Rated 5 out of 5
Pauline Turner (verified owner)–
Beautiful plant, strong and healthy.
Delivery was excellent, packaged very well
Rated 5 out of 5
Denise G. (verified owner)–
Plant was a good, healthy size and well packaged
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
larger than expected healthy looking and good price
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellie (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Gillian Ryall (verified owner)–
Lovely plant has been cared for . This was the first time I have bought from you and will not be the last. Much better than other firms I have bought from. Well done and thank you and a thank you to Monty for showing you on his gardening programme
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrew B. (verified owner)–
Very nice plants and packaged very well and fast delivery
Rated 5 out of 5
les pearson (verified owner)–
nice strong heathly plants
Rated 5 out of 5
kathryn blackburn (verified owner)–
Lovely little fuchsia delicate white flower would go well with salvia hot lips
Rated 5 out of 5
Sandie (verified owner)–
Plant seems very healthy an of a good size
Rated 5 out of 5
Grant Emmerson (verified owner)–
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Philippa Pinn (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Bernice B. (verified owner)–
The plant arrived promptly, it was well wrapped and in excellent condition. Really pleased with my purchase!
Rated 5 out of 5
Julia Hill (verified owner)–
Lovely shape plant, no weeds, well packaged, arrived quickly! I am a garden designer and over the last 25 years have received a LOT of plants! These come at the top! I’ll be back for more!
Rated 5 out of 5
Hugh Boyd (verified owner)–
Good sized , bushy plant
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Myra Duffy (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Betty Smith (verified owner)–
Really pleased, thank you
Rated 5 out of 5
Sally B. (verified owner)–
I have been buying plants online for a lot of years and I have never been as delighted as I was on receipt of my fuchsias. The packaging was superb- (love the lateral thinking!) -there was no chance the plants could have been damaged however much they were thrown around. So I have happy, unstressed, plants settling in well. Joy! Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ann Leach (verified owner)–
Easy to order, quick delivery, healthy plants well packed, very satisfied thank you.
Rated 5 out of 5
katherine montgomery (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
angela g. (verified owner)–
really lovely
Rated 5 out of 5
Mary W. (verified owner)–
Very good and fast service when others are still running behind because of Covid lockdown problems. The plant is excellent too, I’ll be using you again.
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Roger B. (verified owner) –
Good healthy plant.Well packaged and would buy again from this nursery.
Linda Chapman (verified owner) –
Jenny R. (verified owner) –
Lovely big plant in good health and rapid delivery!
Barbara Brown (verified owner) –
bigger plant than expected. Very nice.
H G. (verified owner) –
Very happy. Well packed. plant is great and bigger than expected Thankyou
Lynne C. (verified owner) –
Ordered two of these , one as a gift for my neighbour both were matched in size and good quality substantial plants , very pleased as both were in flower . I ordered by phone and a friendly member of staff gave me a warm , personal service . A nice ordering experience . Excellent value. Well packed and delivery was quick. Thank you .
Susan J. (verified owner) –
Jill (verified owner) –
Fabulous, healthy plant
Philip Boyce (verified owner) –
Good product received in excellent condition. Well pleased with service.
Pauline Turner (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant, strong and healthy.
Delivery was excellent, packaged very well
Denise G. (verified owner) –
Plant was a good, healthy size and well packaged
Anonymous (verified owner) –
larger than expected healthy looking and good price
Ellie (verified owner) –
Gillian Ryall (verified owner) –
Lovely plant has been cared for . This was the first time I have bought from you and will not be the last. Much better than other firms I have bought from. Well done and thank you and a thank you to Monty for showing you on his gardening programme
Andrew B. (verified owner) –
Very nice plants and packaged very well and fast delivery
les pearson (verified owner) –
nice strong heathly plants
kathryn blackburn (verified owner) –
Lovely little fuchsia delicate white flower would go well with salvia hot lips
Sandie (verified owner) –
Plant seems very healthy an of a good size
Grant Emmerson (verified owner) –
Philippa Pinn (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Bernice B. (verified owner) –
The plant arrived promptly, it was well wrapped and in excellent condition. Really pleased with my purchase!
Julia Hill (verified owner) –
Lovely shape plant, no weeds, well packaged, arrived quickly! I am a garden designer and over the last 25 years have received a LOT of plants! These come at the top! I’ll be back for more!
Hugh Boyd (verified owner) –
Good sized , bushy plant
Myra Duffy (verified owner) –
Betty Smith (verified owner) –
Really pleased, thank you
Sally B. (verified owner) –
I have been buying plants online for a lot of years and I have never been as delighted as I was on receipt of my fuchsias. The packaging was superb- (love the lateral thinking!) -there was no chance the plants could have been damaged however much they were thrown around. So I have happy, unstressed, plants settling in well. Joy! Thank you!
Ann Leach (verified owner) –
Easy to order, quick delivery, healthy plants well packed, very satisfied thank you.
katherine montgomery (verified owner) –
angela g. (verified owner) –
really lovely
Mary W. (verified owner) –
Very good and fast service when others are still running behind because of Covid lockdown problems. The plant is excellent too, I’ll be using you again.
anne (verified owner) –
Plant in good condition
Susan Williams (verified owner) –