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FUCHSIA 'Dying Embers'

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FUCHSIA 'Dying Embers'

Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

Wine red sepals and very dark purple corolla. Floriferous and hardy

Deciduous
Narrow leaves to 5cm (2in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Red
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
80cm (31in)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Fast-growing compact shrub. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) long followerd by purple-black berries
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade

FUCHSIA 'Dying Embers'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Click to see photo

Details
Description
Mature Size
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Additional Features

	Good to know	Pinch out growing tips of young plants after 6th or 7th pair of leaves
	Pests & Diseases	Whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
	Place of origin	Garden origin
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape

Tubular

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suits a mixed or shrub border
	Cottage garden
	Patio / pot plants
	Suitable for small gardens
	Town garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Lanceolate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 4

Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

Seasonal Interest