IOCHROMA fuchsioides
IOCHROMA fuchsioides
Fiery-red trumpet shaped flowers in abundance.
£20.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
In the Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet) family. Can be grown in a large container, pruning to restrict growth -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies -
Place of origin
South America (Ecuador, Colombia) -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Trumpet
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubFast-growing shrub. Produces abundant trumpet-shaped flowers to 5cm (2in) long which hang in heavy clusters. Long-blooming with main flush in spring and summer
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
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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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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