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FUCHSIA hatschbachii
Commonly known as Hatschbach's fuchsia, Lady's eardrops
Slender leaves and dainty red and purple flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Planting deeply and adding a winter mulch will benefit this less hardy variety -
Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust -
Place of origin
Brazil -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Long, narrow, willow-like leaves
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Tubular
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightElegant shrub with arching stems and slender flowers on long stalks
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Fuchias
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