Windchimes® Upright Pink/ Lilac - Fuchsia

Windchimes® Upright Pink/Lilac is a named fuchsia color selection in Green Fuse’s upright Windchimes series. Its pink and lilac flowers are carried on a self-branching plant, and the supplier recommends it for small pots and mixed containers. The series is selected for an upright, branched form and tolerance of higher light and warmer temperatures than many fuchsias. ## Garden Placement Use this selection as a vertical accent in a patio pot or mixed planter. Fuchsia hybrids flower from spring into fall in suitable conditions, though flowering can slow during hot weather. Partial shade or protection from intense afternoon sun helps reduce heat stress; site containers where they are sheltered from strong wind. [Green Fuse Botanicals](https://green-fuse.com/new/fuchsia-windchimes-upright/), [Greenhouse Grower](https://www.greenhousegrower.com/crops/new-2021-variety-intros-from-green-fuse-botanicals/), [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/fuchsia-x-hybrida/common-name/fuchsia/) ## Container Care Choose a pot with drainage holes and a well-drained mix that holds some moisture. Keep the medium evenly moist but not soggy; container-grown fuchsias may need frequent checks and watering in warm weather. Fuchsia is tender to cold, so in regions with freezing winters treat it as a seasonal annual or move a plant indoors before frost. ## Maintenance Pinch young growing tips early if a fuller shape is wanted. Remove spent flowers and keep the mix from drying out completely, while allowing excess water to drain freely.