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    FUCHSIA microphylla
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FUCHSIA microphylla

    Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

    AWARD
    Tiny flowers are pinkish-red, new growth is reddish
     
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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 fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Small, green leaflets
    • Red
      Pinkish red
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Dentate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright shrub with small, pendulous flowers at the leaf axils. Black fruit
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
      		  
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    FUCHSIA microphylla 'Silver Lining'
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    Small, silvery leaves and tiny pink flowers.
     
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    £13.50
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