Fuchsia aposRiccartoniiapos fuchsia

Position full sun or partial shade Soil fertile, moist, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period June to October Hardiness borderline hardy may need winter protection Small, single, scarlet and dark purple flowers hang from arching stems from June to October among bronze tinted, dark green leaves. In frost free areas this upr ight, hardy fuchsia makes a lovely, long flowering, informal hedge. It performs best in fertile, moist, well drained soil in partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Garden care To encourage bushy growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring.