Fuchsia 'Red Spider'

©2005

Family: Onagraceae

Pronounced: FEWK-see-ah

Geographic Origin
Garden.

Plant Group
Subshrub.

Attributes

Flowering period
Summer until first frost.

Flowering attributes
Double flowers with rose-red sepals and lavender to purple corollas.

Culture

Light
Partial shade.

Soil
Humus rich, well-drained soil.

Feeding
Since this fuchsia is usually grown in a hanging basket I like to fertilize weekly with a soluble fertilizer mixed 1/2 strength. While actively growing in the greenhouse I give a very weak solution of water-soluble fertilizer every time it is watered until it is acclimated outside.

Miscellaneous

Propagation Methods
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, winter over in a cool greenhouse.

Pruning Methods
Pinch out new growth in spring to encourage bushiness.

Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

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