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FUCHSIA magellanica
Commonly known as Hardy fuchsia
Long slender flowers with a scarlet calyx and violet petals
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DeciduousTo semi-evergreen in milder climates. Scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long, sometimes tinted red underneath.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
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Height1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread2-3m (6½-10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect 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 winterHardy 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 sunShelter from cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade
FUCHSIA magellanica
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be used as a hedge in frost-free areas. Will grow to 3m (10ft) in milder areas.
Pests & DiseasesWhiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
Place of originChile, ArgentinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Fuchias
- Fully hardy fuchsias as hedging or as shrubs
- Wall climbing fuchsias
- Tender conservatory fuchsias
- Hardy, colourful border fuchsias
- Hard Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Six weeks after pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fuchsia procumbens
- Propagation Fuchsia arborescens - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fuchsia Hardwood Cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
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1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Buy Varieties of FUCHSIA magellanica
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Alba'
Hardy fuchsia
hardy variety sometimes used as a low hedge. White flowers tinged with mauve
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Arauco'
Hardy fuchsia
dainty tricoloured flowers of pink, white and purple. Similar to ‘Lady Bacon’ but smaller and more clearly defined colours
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Lady Bacon'
Hardy fuchsia
slender white, pink and purple flowers
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Versicolor'
Hardy fuchsia
('Tricolor') - pink & cream variegation purple & red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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