Fuchsia hatschbachii

 

Location

The Autumn Border.

Description:

A medium sized hardy shrub to 1.5m, with long, arching stems and slender willow-like leaves. Flowers have dark pink-red sepals and a dark purple corolla in late summer into Autumn.

Site and Care:

Grow in moist, fertile soil of any type. Plant the base of the stem 5cm below the soil surface and provide a deep winter mulch and shelter from cold drying winds. Prune lightly is spring top promote more flowers. Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.