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Fuchsia 'Beckie Lou' (Standard Whip)

Hardy Shrub

Here is an exciting new fuchsia to grow and enjoy! We will send this to you as a well established potted whip plant in a 9cm pot Growing your own standard is not difficult and makes for a stunning display plant. Grow the plant up the cane, tying it in every two inches so that it does not bend. Remove any side shoots (not leaves). as they appear and do not touch the top of the plant. Once it has reached the desired Height remove the growing tip from the top. Pinch and shape the head as it grows and remove any flower buds. Once you are happy with the shape and size then let it flower and remove the leaves up the stem. Make sure it’s in a sturdy pot to avoid the wind blowing over all your work which would be awful! Height: 120cm (48"). Spread: 120cm (48").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Ideal For:
patio
Flowering Period:
July, August, September, October
Position:
sun or semi shade
    • 1 plant in 9cm pot

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    • Despatch: By end of May 2012
    • £9.49
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Repot whips in patio containers of well drained, soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Alternatively plant fuchsias out in borders, in any moist, well drained soil. Choose a sunny or semi shaded site which is protected from cold winds. Provide a sturdy support against the main stem of standard fuchsias to support the plant and keep the stem straight.
Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season. Deadhead faded fuchsia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. In autumn, a bark or compost mulch applied to the base of fuchsia plants will help to protect hardy fuchsias from winter cold.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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