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FUCHSIA 'Blacky'

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FUCHSIA 'Blacky'

Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

Large flowers of red and purple.

Deciduous
Dark green leaves
Height
50cm (20in)
Spread
50cm (20in)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Semi-trailing shrub with large, double flowers with dark reddish purple tubes and sepals and dark purple corollas
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)
Full sun
Partial shade

FUCHSIA 'Blacky'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£13.50

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

	Pests & Diseases	Vine weevils, capsid bugs, aphids, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
	Place of origin	Garden origin
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape

Double

Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suitable for a mixed border
	Cottage garden
	Town garden

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

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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