Shadow Dancer® Fuchsia

Shadow Dancers® 'Marcia' is a compact hybrid fuchsia with upright growth and a distinctive two-tone flower: cherry-red sepals frame a violet corolla. The named selection is bred for an early start to its flowering season and works well in a container where its blooms can be viewed at close range. ## Placement and seasonal display Grow 'Marcia' in part shade to shade. Proven Winners lists an 8–12 inch height and 10–14 inch spread, with flowers in spring and summer and continued bloom until frost. Pink and purple flowers rise above green foliage, and the plant can attract birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its upright habit also makes it a useful focal plant in a pot. [Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://api.provenwinners.com/plants/fuchsia/shadow-dancers-marcia-fuchsia) ## Growing conditions The breeder lists hardiness zones 9a–10b and average water needs. In containers, check moisture regularly and water when needed to keep the root zone from drying out; allow excess water to drain freely. ## Maintenance Deadheading is not necessary for continued display. Remove damaged growth as needed and protect the plant from cold outside its listed hardiness range.