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Fuchsia triphylla 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'
Small bushy shrub with large dark bronze leaves tinged red above. Tubular blood red flowers hang on the bush in clusters over a long season. An old garden favourite. Prefers a sheltered site, semi-shade best. Soil with even moisture will give the best results. Tolerates only very light frost.
Genus
Fuchsia
Species
triphylla
Cultivar
'Gartenmeister Bonstedt'
Common name
Fuchsia
Family name
Onagraceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Must be sheltered from wind. / Will not tolerate any frost.
Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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