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FUCHSIA 'Lady Boothby'

Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

A true climbing fuchsia which will cover trellis, fences or archways. Pink and purple flowers on red stems. Winter hardy.
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Bicolor
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    With support, a tall-growing variety.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

FUCHSIA 'Lady Boothby'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Named in honour of founder of the British Fuchsia Society. Wildlife plant - attracts insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, grey mould (Botrytis), rust.
    Place of origin
    Brazil.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Denticulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Tolerates all
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide

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