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FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
(HEDGING) - dainty red & purple flowers, excellent in exposed conditions
Further Reading....
FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Deciduous
Dark-green leaves with a slight bronze sheen. -
Purple Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red -
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Hedge Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features
Good to know - syn. F magellanica 'Riccartonii'. Can be grown as a hedge in milder areas -
Pests & Diseases
whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould, rust. -
Place of origin
Chile, Argentina. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape
Single Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Tubular
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
Ovate
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Pruning group
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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Summer
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Rabbit 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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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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