The gentle colours of this variety are better when grown in the shade. Lavender-blue double flowers with pink sepals. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Partial shade. Not hardy and Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Fuchsia ‘Elsie Mitchell’
The gentle colours of this variety are better when grown in the shade. Lavender-blue double flowers with pink sepals.
Additional information
| Generic | Fuchsia |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Elsie Mitchell' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Sprawling |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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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