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    FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
    FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
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    FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'

    Commonly known as Lady's eardrops

    AWARD
    (HEDGING) - dainty red & purple flowers, excellent in exposed conditions
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. F magellanica 'Riccartonii'. Can be grown as a hedge in milder areas
    • Pests & Diseases
      Whiteflies, capsid bugs, aphids, vine weevil, red spider mites, grey mould, rust.
    • Place of origin
      Chile, Argentina.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Dark-green leaves with a slight bronze sheen.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Red
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Tubular
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1-2m (3-6½ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1-2m (3-6½ft)
      		  
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    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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