Long slender orange and red flowers borne in terminal clusters. Very free flowering. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fuchsia ‘Peter Crooks’
Long slender orange and red flowers borne in terminal clusters. Very free flowering.
Additional information
| Generic | Fuchsia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Peter Crooks' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Trailing |
| 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 after flowering |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant, Hanging baskets |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Vine weevils, Whiteflies, Botrytis, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Dead heading, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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