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    FUCHSIA 'Hawkshead'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FUCHSIA 'Hawkshead'

    Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

    AWARD
    Pure white flowers with a greenish flush. Vigorous bushy upright growth
     
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    • Good to know
      Pinch out growing tips of young plants after 6th or 7th pair of leaves
    • Pests & Diseases
      Whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Deep green foliage
    • White
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Denticulate
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      1m (39in) or more
    • Spread
      1m (39in) or more
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in) or more
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in) or more
      		  
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