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

Deciduous
To semi-evergreen in milder climates. Ovate-elliptic, scalloped to toothed leaves 1.5-6cm (½-2½in) long, sometimes tinted red underneath
Height
75cm (30in)
Spread
75cm (30in)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Upright shrub with pendent flowers
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)
Against a wall
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade

FUCHSIA magellanica 'Arauco'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

~~£13.50~~ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	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.

Flower Shape

	Single	Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
	Tubular

Garden Location/Conditions

	Coastal / windswept
	Patio / pot plants
	Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Denticulate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Elliptic	(see photos above)
	Ovate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7

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