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FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
(HEDGING) - dainty red & purple flowers, excellent in exposed conditions
(UK Delivery Only)
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Plant Details
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark-green leaves with a slight bronze sheen.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Tubular
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Fully hardy
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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
Planting Combinations
