Annuals

Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'

Gartenmeister fuchsia

Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' at Chanticleer Garden. Photo: Shuvaev / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

Slender coral-red flowers contrast with bronze-tinged dark foliage from summer into fall. This upright fuchsia is especially attractive to hummingbirds and makes a strong accent for sheltered pots. It tolerates more sun than many fuchsias but still benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun.

At a glance

Sun: Part shade
Mature size: About 2–3 ft. in favorable conditions tall × Up to about 20 in. wide
Water: Moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom: Coral-red; summer into fall
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99
6"$11.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Low tolerance; do not let the root ball dry out.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Growing & care

Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Remove spent flowers and damaged growth.
Winter: Overwinter in a bright, cool, frost-free place with reduced watering.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY 4.0

Image notes: Fuchsia 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt' at Chanticleer Garden. Photo: Shuvaev / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Resized from the original.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.