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FUCHSIA microphylla 'Silver Lining'
Commonly known as Lady's eardrops
Small, silvery leaves and tiny pink flowers.
£13.50 , 3+ £12.00
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Fuchsia microphylla subsp. hemsleyana 'Silver Lining'. Can be grown in a container and moved into shelter in cold weather -
Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevils, red spider mites, grey mould, rust -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pinkish red -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered mixed or shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
70cm (28in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, twiggy shrub. Small leaves overlaid with a silver sheen
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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) -
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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Mature Size70cm (28in)
50cm (20in)
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