Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco'
fuchsia
This popular flowering shrub for coastal or milder regions of the UK produces distinctive tri-coloured flowers from June to October,...
2 litre pot
£19.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
This popular flowering shrub for coastal or milder regions of the UK produces distinctive tri-coloured flowers from June to October, with red and white outer sepals contrasting against deep purple inner petals.
Its toothed, dark green leaves form a bushy, upright habit, and in milder UK areas, it may remain semi-evergreen.
Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco' thrives in borders, containers, or as informal hedging, providing a long season of colour with minimal maintenance once established.
Perfect for adding interest to mixed plantings, its slender, pendant blooms bring a unique charm to summer and autumn displays.
Its toothed, dark green leaves form a bushy, upright habit, and in milder UK areas, it may remain semi-evergreen.
Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco' thrives in borders, containers, or as informal hedging, providing a long season of colour with minimal maintenance once established.
Perfect for adding interest to mixed plantings, its slender, pendant blooms bring a unique charm to summer and autumn displays.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco':
For border planting, choose a sunny sheltered spot. Dig a hole twice the size of the rootball, scatter some mycorrhizal fungi on the roots and mix some well-rotted compost into the excavated soil and backfill.
For best results in containers, pot up using a good quality potting compost or loam based compost ensuring good drainage.
Fuschias require regular watering to aid establishment and during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.
Border plants benefit from mulching in winter for cold temperature protection. Prune in spring to maintain form and to encourage new growth.
Pot grown plants should be overwintered in a sheltered or frost-free spot, while those growing in borders will benefit from winter protection such as horticultural fleece.
For best results in containers, pot up using a good quality potting compost or loam based compost ensuring good drainage.
Fuschias require regular watering to aid establishment and during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.
Border plants benefit from mulching in winter for cold temperature protection. Prune in spring to maintain form and to encourage new growth.
Pot grown plants should be overwintered in a sheltered or frost-free spot, while those growing in borders will benefit from winter protection such as horticultural fleece.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
