Dwarf form of this neat, bushy and hardy fuchsia. The flowers look like a pink ball gown with white petticoats and pink stockings and they hang all...
View full detailsFuschia is a fab shrub that is grown for their attractive flowers throughout the summer months. Some varieties even make a beautiful hedge. (in warm areas)
They are perfect for borders, hanging baskets and tubs, a real showstopper especially if they are planted on mass.
If planting out in the garden a sunny or a dapple shade position would be best. They can tolerate most conditions apart from extreme wet or dry.
Feed once a year with a good general-purpose granular feed such as Growmore or Blood, Fish and Bonemeal. Also helps to add a yearly organic matter, this helps reduce water stress and protects the crown.
Continue dead heading the flowers throughout the growing season as this encourages new flowers,
Prune in springtime as you will always get some die during the winter months. Prune back to healthy buds. If you are in a particularly cold area, then you may need to prune all of the shrub back hard.
