Fuchsia magellanica gracilis - P9

Description
The Hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis) is a perennial that produces bicoloured, bell-shaped flowers from July to October. Its egg-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.1 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fuchsia magellanica var.gracilis.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hardy fuchsia are medium green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis can reach a height of 0.9 - 1.1 m and a width of 0.6 - 1 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, liquid fertiliser should be added regularly.

Flower
Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis forms bell-shaped, bicoloured flowers from July.

Use
Tub, balcony/patio, solitary plant