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FUCHSIA magellanica
Commonly known as Hardy fuchsia
Long slender flowers with a scarlet calyx and violet petals
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - to semi-evergreen in milder climates. Ovate-elliptic, scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long, sometimes tinted red underneath.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
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Height - 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread - 2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - erect shrub. Freely produces small flowers with red tubes, deep red, rarely white or pale pink, wide-spreading sepals and purple corollas. Fruit is oblong and red..
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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 - shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - can be used as a hedge in frost-free areas. Will grow to 3m (10ft) in milder areas. -
Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust -
Place of origin - Chile, Argentina -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
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1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Buy Varieties of FUCHSIA magellanica
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Alba' >
Commonly known as: Hardy fuchsia.
Hardy variety sometimes used as a low hedge. White flowers tinged with mauve
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Lady Bacon' >
Commonly known as: Hardy fuchsia.
Slender white, pink and purple flowers
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Versicolor' >
Commonly known as: Hardy fuchsia.
('Tricolor') - pink & cream variegation purple & red flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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