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FUCHSIA hatschbachii
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Slender leaves and dainty red and purple flowers
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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Red
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (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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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)Borderline
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Full sun
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Partial shade
FUCHSIA hatschbachii
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insects. Planting deeply and adding a winter mulch will benefit this less hardy varietyPests & DiseasesWhiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rustPlace of originBrazilResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTubular
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Fuchsia - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Fuchias
- Fully hardy fuchsias as hedging or as shrubs
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- Tender conservatory fuchsias
- Hardy, colourful border fuchsias
- Hard Pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Fuchsia procumbens
- Propagation Fuchsia arborescens - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fuchsia Hardwood Cuttings - Video Tip ondemand_video
1.2m (4ft)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Vermin & Pest Control
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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