August plants
FUCHSIA MAGELLANICA VAR. MYRTIFOLIA
In the past I have sensed a reluctance among some gardeners to grow plants such as fuchsias, perhaps partly because they were once so commonly seen, even becoming naturalised in some Cornish hedgerows. To do so though is to miss out on some really reliable, late summer colour and, viewed without prejudice, quite simply, beautiful plants. Fuchsia magellanica, is the semi-wild species of the South West, but var. myrtifolia is neater, more compact and very floriferous, and appears to be just as winter hardy as any.
Height 90cm-1.2m.
Origin South America.
Conditions Well-drained soil; full sun to part shade.
Hardiness RHS H4, USDA 10a-11† .
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