Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia

Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia (Fuchsia triphylla 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt') is a classic, beloved fuchsia variety that has captivated gardeners for over a century with its prolific production of long, elegant, tubular dark orange flowers that dangle in graceful clusters above rich, dark bronze-green foliage — one of the most striking and sophisticated fuchsia presentations available. Unlike the large-flowered pendant fuchsias most often grown in hanging baskets, 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' is a Triphylla-type fuchsia with an upright, bushy habit and distinctively long, narrow tubular blooms in a warm, deep orange hue that is irresistible to hummingbirds. The velvety, dark bronzed foliage provides a dramatic, jewel-toned backdrop that makes the bright orange-red blooms glow with extraordinary warmth and intensity.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, producing well-developed root systems that establish quickly and bloom generously throughout the warm growing season. Gartenmeister Bonstedt Fuchsia thrives in partial shade to full sun in cooler climates and is notably more heat tolerant than many fuchsia varieties — making it an outstanding performer in warm summer gardens where traditional large-flowered fuchsias often struggle. Its upright habit and continuous bloom production make it equally at home in containers, mixed borders, and shaded patio plantings.

• Long Tubular Dark Orange Hummingbird Blooms: Prolific clusters of long, elegant tubular dark orange flowers produced in continuous, generous flushes throughout the warm growing season — among the finest and most reliable hummingbird fuchsias available.
• Dramatic Dark Bronze Foliage: Rich, velvety dark bronze-green leaves provide an exceptional jewel-toned backdrop that intensifies the visual impact of the glowing orange blooms — as ornamental in foliage as it is in flower.
• Superior Heat Tolerance for a Fuchsia: A Triphylla-type fuchsia bred for greater heat resilience than traditional varieties — thrives in warmer summer temperatures where large-flowered fuchsias typically decline, making it far more versatile in warm-climate gardens.
• Premier Hummingbird Garden Plant: The long, tubular orange blooms are perfectly shaped for hummingbird feeding and are irresistible to Anna's and Allen's hummingbirds throughout the growing season — an essential plant for dedicated hummingbird gardens.
• Upright & Versatile Garden Habit: Unlike trailing fuchsias, Gartenmeister Bonstedt has an upright, bushy habit that adapts beautifully to mixed borders, shaded patio containers, and garden beds — a highly versatile fuchsia for a wide range of landscape applications.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in partial shade to full sun in cooler coastal climates with well-drained, consistently moist soil. Water regularly — do not allow to dry out completely. Frost-sensitive — plant after all danger of frost has passed. Performs as a perennial in frost-free climates (Zones 9–11); grow as a long-blooming annual or overwinter indoors in cooler climates. Mature height 18–24 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Blooms spring through fall. Pinch growing tips occasionally to encourage a bushy, well-branched habit.