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FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
(HEDGING) - dainty red & purple flowers, excellent in exposed conditions
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Deciduous - dark-green leaves with a slight bronze sheen.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
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Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
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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) -
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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
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Tubular
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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