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FUCHSIA magellanica 'Versicolor'
Commonly known as Hardy fuchsia
('Tricolor') - pink & cream variegation purple & red flowers
Further Reading....
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DeciduousTo semi evergreen in warmer climates. Scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red -
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. Small flowers are feely produced. Red, oblong-shaped fruit.
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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 sun -
Partial shade
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Versicolor'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional Features
Good to knowWill grow to 3m (10ft) in milder areas. Can be used as a hedge in milder areas
Pests & DiseasesWhiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould, rust.
Place of originChile, Argentina.Resistant 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/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf margin
Denticulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
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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2-3m (6½-10ft) |
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.
Only £10.20
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