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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.
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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
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Bicolor
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for the back of a border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWith support, a tall-growing variety.
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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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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Fuchsia - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Fuchias
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