Gartenmeister Upright Fuchsia (Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt')
FEWK-see-ah 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'

Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) Upright, Bushy in the Onagraceae Family
A historic upright fuchsia with clusters of slender orange-red tubular flowers over bronze foliage.

Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' is an upright, bushy triphylla hybrid, one of the oldest and most recognizable fuchsia cultivars still widely grown. Clusters of long, slender, bright orange-red tubular flowers dangle from reddish-bronze foliage (purple on the underside) from summer into autumn, making it a strong hummingbird attractant. It's more heat- and sun-tolerant than many fuchsias, and more tender, needing winter protection below roughly Zone 11.

Pros

  • Clusters of long, slender orange-red flowers are a strong hummingbird draw
  • Bronze-tinted foliage (purple beneath) adds interest even between bloom flushes
  • More heat- and sun-tolerant than many fuchsias
  • Upright, bushy habit works in beds and large containers, not just baskets

Cons

  • More tender than most fuchsias; needs protection below roughly Zone 11
  • Needs consistently moist soil, especially in containers
  • Larger size (to 3ft) needs more room than compact basket types
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights

One of the oldest fuchsia cultivars still in wide cultivation, 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' is a triphylla-type hybrid known for clusters of long, slender, bright orange-red tubular flowers set against bronze-tinted foliage that's purple on the underside. It blooms from summer into autumn, draws hummingbirds reliably, and tolerates more heat and sun than most fuchsias — though it's also more tender, needing winter protection in all but the warmest climates.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 36 inches tall. 12 - 36 inches wide.
Growth Rate Medium
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 11a - 11b (Usually hardy to 40° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Thrillers
Bloom Period June To September
Flower Color Orange-Red
Foliage Color Bronze-Green
 

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Commonly Planted with...

Pairs well with other sun-tolerant container and bedding plants that share its preference for even moisture, such as lantana, salvia, or coleus.

Photos of This with...

Megawatt Red Green Leaf Improved Begonia, Australian Tree Fern, Burning Bush, English Ivy, Olive Bailey Langdon Hosta, Whirlwind Hosta, Hippo White Polka Dot Plant, Sunpatiens Compact Blush Pink Impatiens, Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Petunia,
 
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 07/26
2024 : 02/08 - 06/02
2023 : 03/02 - 07/08

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