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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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DeciduousTo semi-evergreen in milder climates. Ovate-elliptic, scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long, sometimes tinted red underneath
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Height75cm (30in)
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Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with pendent flowers
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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)
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Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Partial shade
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Arauco'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA container subject, if pruned, and suitable for growing against a wallPests & DiseasesWhitefly, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mite, grey mould(Botrytis), rustPlace of originChile. Arauco provinceResistant 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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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginDenticulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50