Fuchsia 'Mrs. Alice Hoffmann' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Fuchsia 'Frau Alice Hoffmann' (Fuchsia) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant. Its bicoloured flowers are bell-shaped and appear from June to September. The dark green leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be sunny to semi-shady and sheltered. A well-drained and humus-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Fuchsia 'Frau Alice Hoffmann' reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fuchsia x hybr.'Mrs Alice Hoffmann'.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fuchsia 'Frau Alice Hoffmann' are dark green, ovoid.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Fuchsia 'Frau Alice Hoffmann' is a small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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 'Frau Alice Hoffmann' forms bell-shaped, bicoloured flowers from June.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace