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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....
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Deciduous
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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)
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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.
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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) -
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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.
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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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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
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