Fuchsia 'genii' / 2L
Fuchsia 'genii' / 2L
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Fuchsia 'Genii'
2 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Bright golden foliage • Elegant pink and purple flowers • Long flowering season • Excellent for borders and containers
Overview
Fuchsia 'Genii' is a distinctive hardy fuchsia grown as much for its luminous golden-yellow foliage as for its graceful two-tone flowers. From summer into autumn, slender pink sepals open to reveal rich purple petals, creating a striking contrast against the bright leaves.
Supplied in a 2-litre pot, this compact deciduous perennial brings long-lasting colour to borders, patio containers and cottage-style planting schemes. The vibrant foliage remains an attractive feature throughout the growing season, even when the plant is not in flower.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Fuchsia 'Genii' |
| Common Name | Hardy Fuchsia |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Pot Size | 2 litre |
| Light | Full sun or partial shade |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, upright |
| Flower Colour | Pink sepals with purple petals |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Bright golden-yellow, deciduous |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells |
| Mature Height | 0.5–1.0m |
| Mature Spread | 0.5–1.0m |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade. In sunnier positions, adequate soil moisture helps maintain the brightest foliage colour, while light afternoon shade can be beneficial in hotter weather.
Soil
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Incorporating organic matter before planting helps retain moisture while improving drainage.
Watering
Keep well watered during the first growing season. Established plants are relatively resilient but will benefit from watering during extended dry periods, particularly when grown in containers.
Pruning
Leave the top growth in place over winter to help protect the crown. In spring, once new shoots appear, cut back any old stems to healthy new growth.
Perfect For
- Mixed herbaceous borders
- Cottage gardens
- Patio containers
- Wildlife-friendly planting
- Seasonal colour displays
Why We Love It
- Golden foliage provides colour from spring onwards.
- Flowers continuously over a long season.
- A compact variety that suits gardens of all sizes.
- Combines beautifully with purple, blue and silver-leaved plants.
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2-litre nursery pot.
- Supplied as an established plant.
- Pot size refers to the diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant's eventual mature size.
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