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FUCHSIA 'Hawkshead'

Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

Pure white flowers with a greenish flush. Vigorous bushy upright growth
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Deep green foliage
  • White
  • Height
    1m (39in) or more
  • Spread
    1m (39in) or more
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • 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 'Hawkshead'

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Delivery Information Available from January 2025
  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or shrub 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
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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1m (39in) or more
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1m (39in) or more
 

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