Fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

A compact, bushy and upright deciduous shrub, with new flower buds resembling chillis. They open to bell-shaped flowers from summer until autumn. Unlike many fuchsia cultivars, 'Chilli Red' flowers have no corollas
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Red | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Fuchsia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, rarely perennials, with opposite or whorled leaves and usually pendent flowers with conspicuous tubular calyx, 4 spreading sepals and 4 erect petals
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered spot, in moist fertile soil in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, protect from cold drying winds, and provide a deep winter mulch. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning Group 6
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust
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