Fuchsia aposMrs Poppleapos fuchsia

Position full sun or partial shade Soil fertile, moist, well drained soil Rate of growth fast growing Flowering period June to October Hardiness borderline hardy may need winter protection Showy, scarlet and purple flowers hang from arching stems from June to Oc tober among slender, deep green leaves. This vigorous, single flowered fuchsia makes a lovely feature plant for a partially shady border. Bushy and upright i n habit, it performs best in fertile, moist, well drained soil with protection f rom cold, drying winds. Garden care To encourage growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing sea son water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut bac k to the permanent framework in early spring.