Fuchsia Bella Lydia

Common Name:
Fuchsia Bella Lydia

Description:
Fuchsia 'Bella Lydia' is a compact and floriferous fuchsia variety prized for its elegant two-toned flowers featuring rich pink sepals and deep purple petals. This long-flowering plant produces masses of pendulous blooms from spring through to autumn, creating a vibrant display ideal for hanging baskets, patio pots, shaded courtyards and cottage-style gardens. Its neat, mounded growth habit and continuous flowering make it especially popular for decorative containers and smaller garden spaces. In Melbourne’s climate, 'Bella Lydia' performs best in a protected position with morning sun or filtered light, sheltered from harsh afternoon heat and strong winds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and benefits from regular watering and feeding during the warmer months to encourage prolific flowering.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 30–50 cm
Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Bright pink
Deep purple

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Hanging Baskets
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally regarded as non-toxic to humans and pets. Berries and flowers are considered edible, though ornamental use is most common.

Companion Plants:
Begonia
Lobelia
Impatiens
Heuchera
Bacopa
Fern varieties