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Fuchsia alpestris

Fuchsia alpestris
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Family:  Onagraceae
Main Season:  Summer
Flower Colour:  Red
Leaf Colour:  Green
Foliage:  Semi-Evergreen
Position:  Light/Part Shade
Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam
Height:  90cm to 1.2m (3' to 4')
Peat Free?  Yes
Hardiness Guide:  RHS H3 minimum 1C to -5C
Pot Size:  1.4L

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Rarely seen Brazilian species with downy foliage and a cascading habit. Attractive, elegant, red and purple flowers in late summer and autumn. 1.2m.

From high altitudes so likely to have some hardiness in a sheltered location with a good mulch.  Best grown in at least some shade.

Syn. Fuchsia regia var. alpestris


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