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FUCHSIA procumbens
Commonly known as Trailing fuchsia
Dwarf creeping species with unusual mauve/green/yellow flowers and large pinkish fruits. Suitable for growing as a rock plant.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - rounded, heart-shaped leaves to 20mm (¾in) long.
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Green
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
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Height - 15cm (6in) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - prostrate shrub. Upward-facing, single flowers 2-4cm (¾ to 1½in). Spherical, red fruit to 1.5cm (half inch) long.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - bright blue pollen. -
Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould. rust. -
Place of origin - New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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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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Fuchsia - Care Guide
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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