purple hanging flower plant Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess' – Almanac Planting Co

purple hanging flower plant Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess' – Almanac Planting CoFuchsia Dollar Princess Overview Uses: Hanging baskets, patio containers, shaded borders, porch planters, houseplants. Benefits: Abundant pendulous flowers with strong color contrast and a compact trailing habit. Reliable bloom production in bright shade makes it especially valuable for protected patios and containers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 811 Sun: Partial Sun to Partial Shade Life Cycle: Tender Perennial Growth Habit: Mounding, Trailing arching

Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’

Overview

Uses: Hanging baskets, patio containers, shaded borders, porch planters, houseplants.

Benefits: Abundant pendulous flowers with strong color contrast and a compact trailing habit. Reliable bloom production in bright shade makes it especially valuable for protected patios and containers.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

Sun: Partial Sun to Partial Shade

Life Cycle: Tender Perennial

Growth Habit: Mounding, Trailing — arching stems with pendulous flowers.

Bloom Color: Purple and Pink

Mature Height: 12–18 inches

Mature Width: 12–18 inches

Bloom Season: Late Spring to Fall

Growth Rate: Moderate

Summary

Elegant, dangling blooms and saturated color make ‘Dollar Princess’ a longtime favorite for shaded patios and hanging baskets.

This classic variety produces steady displays of pendant flowers featuring deep purple sepals and vivid pink inner petals. The blooms hang gracefully above soft green foliage, creating movement and visual interest throughout the growing season.

‘Dollar Princess’ performs best in bright shade and moderate temperatures, offering dependable color where many sun-loving annuals struggle. In mild climates it may behave as a tender perennial, while in colder regions it is commonly grown as a seasonal container plant.

Care

Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ Care

Provide bright, indirect light or partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon protection is ideal, particularly in warmer climates. Excessive heat or prolonged direct sun may reduce flowering.

Grow in rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture. Fuchsias prefer evenly moist conditions and should not be allowed to dry out completely, especially when grown in containers.

During active growth, apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to support steady flowering.

Pinching young growth encourages fuller plants. Remove spent blooms as needed to maintain appearance and encourage continued flowering.

Container Growing: This variety is particularly well suited to hanging baskets and patio containers with quality potting mix and reliable drainage. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.

Size

What Size is Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ for Sale Online?

Plants are shipped in greenhouse-grade nursery containers and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Size and fullness vary by season. If you have specific questions before ordering, please contact us.

How Large Does Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ Grow?

At maturity, plants typically reach 12–18 inches tall and wide, forming a compact mound with gently trailing stems well suited to baskets and containers.

Additional Information

What are some common names for this plant?

Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ is commonly referred to simply as fuchsia.

Is Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ hardy?

This variety is considered a tender perennial. It can remain outdoors year-round in USDA Zones 8–10. In colder climates, it is typically grown as a seasonal plant or overwintered indoors.

Does this plant attract pollinators?

The tubular blooms are attractive to hummingbirds and other nectar-seeking pollinators. For additional flowering options suited to containers, explore our Patio Plants collection.

Can Fuchsia ‘Dollar Princess’ be grown indoors?

Yes. With bright indirect light, consistent moisture, and good air circulation, it can be grown indoors or overwintered successfully. It is also suitable for protected outdoor spaces and pairs well with selections from our Annuals collection in seasonal displays.