Fuchsia 'Riccartonii' (Riccartonii fuchsia)
Botanical Information
Family | Onagraceae |
Genus | Fuchsia |
Cultivar | 'Riccartonii' |
Synonyms | Fuchsia magellanica 'Riccartonii' |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An erect or semi-climbing shrub with ovate-elliptic, tooth-edged leaves and crimson and purple, long, drooping blooms. |
Shape | Columnar upright. |
Landscape | Beautiful in urban gardens in a border or container plant, especially if hung. |
Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Can be grown outdoors in moist soil in a frost free area. |
Pests | Susceptible to fuchsia gall mite. |
Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |