FUCHSIA 'Blacky'
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FUCHSIA 'Blacky'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Large flowers of red and purple.
£13.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, grey mould(Botrytis), rust -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green leaves
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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BorderSuitable for a mixed border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSemi-trailing shrub with large, double flowers with dark reddish purple tubes and sepals and dark purple corollas
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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