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FUCHSIA 'Skyrocket'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Red and white flowers on long stems, very floriferous and vigorous
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, red spider mites, grey mould(Botrytis), rust -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Bicolor
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Tubular
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFast-growing, upright shrub, free-flowering along the stem
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Planting Combinations