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Fuchsia procumbens


Fuchsia procumbens Fuchsia procumbens

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Dainty spreading ground cover shrub with heart-shaped green leaves on slender stems. Through the summer a mass of green and yellow flowers face upwards, showing off the distinctive blue pollen. These are followed by deep red berries with a plum-like bloom. Prefers a moist semi-shaded site, tolerates frost though may become semi-deciduous. Will tolerate drought once established.

 
Genus
Fuchsia
Species   procumbens
Cultivar  

Common name
Fuchsia

Family name
Onagraceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
10 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in part or full shade. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Immaculate / Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Prostrate or creeping.
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.
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