Fuchsia 'Royal Purple' (Royal Purple Fuchsia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusFuchsia
Cultivar'Royal Purple'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)15 - 25
Height0.5 m -1 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionErect medium-sized deciduous shrub.
LandscapeFlower borders and low maintenance wall-side borders.
PropagationSoftwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationBest grown outdoors in moist, fertile soil.
PestsAphids, capsid bug and vinde weevil.
Notable SpecimensPinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England.

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