FUCHSIA 'RICCARTONII'

fuchsia 'Riccartonii'

FUCHSIA 'RICCARTONII'

fuchsia 'Riccartonii'

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Maintenance advice : Prune at the end of winter. In a warm climate, reduce young branches by half and cut down any old wood. In a colder climate, just shorten branches nearer the ground.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin : breeder John Young, Riccarton Gardens, Scotland (GB) around 1830
Use group : Perrenials
Height at 10 years : 1,5 m
Width at 10 years : 1,5 m
Growth : Fast
Fragrance : No
Exposure : Sun - Half shade
Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
Shape : bushy
Colour of leaves : Green
Colour of flowers : Red
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Tub/container

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One of the most rustic of plants with rapid growth. Bears numerous little red and purple flowers from June to September. Excellent for hedges, containers and flowerbeds. Bred at Riccarton, near Edinburgh in Scotland. Resembles the 'Magellan' Fuschia, originating from South America.