FUCHSIA microphylla
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FUCHSIA microphylla
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Tiny flowers are pinkish-red, new growth is reddish
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould, rust. -
Place of origin
Mexico to Panama -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSmall, green leaflets
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Red
Pinkish red -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Tubular
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with small, pendulous flowers at the leaf axils. Black fruit
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
75cm (30in)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Fuchsia - Care Guide
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