Fuchsia 'Coralle' (T)

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fuchsia 'Coralle'
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Synonyms

Fuchsia 'Koralle'

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Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs

A deciduous upright Triphylla fuchsia about 45-90cm tall, with strong stems bearing velvety olive-green leaves, and clusters of very small, distinctive flowers with long, orange-red tubes, pointed salmon-pink petals and orange red corollas, from summer to autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Although Fuchsia berries are edible, most are not particularly tasty and are sparsely produced on plants. Fuchsia plants are generally grown as an ornamental and not for fruit crops within the UK
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
Accepted
Horticultural Group
Fuchsia triphylla hybrids have long, narrow flowers and large leaves tinted bronze or maroon-red underneath. Unlike other Fuchsia varieties they can tolerate full sun

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a heated greenhouse, windowsill or conservatory, in containers of peat-free multi-purpose potting compost and plant outside in early summer, or for summer containers in sun or part shade. Water freely and apply a general liquid fertiliser monthly. See tender fuchsia cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Diseases

May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)