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FUCHSIA hatschbachii
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Slender leaves and dainty red and purple flowers
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Red -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - elegant shrub with arching stems and slender flowers on long stalks
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, 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 - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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