An upright bush with green foliage. Single flowers with red tubes and red sepals turning white, deeper red petals with white at the base. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 45cm to 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fuchsia ‘Checkerboard’
An upright bush with green foliage. Single flowers with red tubes and red sepals turning white, deeper red petals with white at the base.
Additional information
| Generic | Fuchsia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Checkerboard' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 45cm, 60cm |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 45cm, 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head regularly |
| Border | Container, Pot, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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