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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) -
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) -
Against a wall
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
FUCHSIA magellanica 'Arauco'
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Additional Features
Good to knowA container subject, if pruned, and suitable for growing against a wall
Pests & DiseasesWhitefly, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mite, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
Place of originChile. Arauco provinceResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Denticulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning 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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Wildlife
Bee 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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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