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

    Commonly known as Hardy fuchsia

    Dainty tricoloured flowers of pink, white and purple. Similar to ‘Lady Bacon’ but smaller and more clearly defined colours
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      A container subject, if pruned, and suitable for growing against a wall
    • Pests & Diseases
      Whitefly, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mite, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
    • Place of origin
      Chile. Arauco province
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      To semi-evergreen in milder climates. Ovate-elliptic, scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long, sometimes tinted red underneath
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Denticulate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright shrub with pendent flowers
    • 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
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      75cm (30in)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
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