Small single purple flowers with red sepals look very effective against the golden yellow foliage. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy and Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fuchsia ‘Cloth of Gold’
Small single purple flowers with red sepals look very effective against the golden yellow foliage.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Fuchsia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Cloth of Gold' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Onagraceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy, Protect from frost |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant, Group planting |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | 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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