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Gillian Althea Fuchsia Plant

9.99
  • - Lady's Eardrops
  • - Height: 16-20 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Gillian Althea Fuchsia Plant
Plant Features

Gillian Althea Fuchsia Plants offer fully double blooms in a pinkish-red and bluish-purple shades! These large blooms go all season long! This is an upright variety. The nectar rich flowers attract hummingbirds. 

Our Gillian Althea Fuchsia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Rich, well-draining soil or a good potting soil

Watering Specifics:

  • - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer weekly during the growing season
  • - Switch to a high-potassium fertilizer in late summer to encourage blooming

Pruning and Training:

  • - Plants can be trimmed back by 1/3 once the flowering slows down. This will help the plant to push out a new round of flowers.

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as botrytis and root rot in overly wet conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces pendant-shaped flowers in various color combinations
  • - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers partial shade
  • - Protect from harsh afternoon sun, especially in hot climates

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 55-80°F
  • - Cannot tolerate frost; bring indoors or protect when temperatures drop below 40°F
  • - May stop blooming in extreme heat

Companion Plants for Fuchsia:

Fuchsias pair well with plants that thrive in similar shaded, moist conditions and complement their pendulous blooms. Some excellent companions include:

  • - Begonias: These shade-loving plants offer attractive foliage and flowers
  • - Impatiens: Providing a carpet of colorful blooms in shaded areas
  • - Coleus: With their vibrant foliage, coleus add texture and color contrast
  • - Heuchera: These perennials offer attractive foliage in various colors
  • - Lobelia: Their small, delicate flowers complement the larger fuchsia blooms
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 16-20 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Pink, Purple
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Hanging Baskets, Houseplant, Pollinator Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Focal Point
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid

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Fuschia

Nice plants. Packaged well and shipped on time. Not blooming yet but sure to start in 1-2 weeks. Giving 4 stars since pricey compared to local stores but unique variety at Growjoy.

From anonymous | June 07, 2022


Excellent live plant's order

Most lovely live plant Arrived in excellent condition

From BASEL | May 19, 2022


BEAUTIFUL

IT just beautiful hanging on our front porch

From Ernie | June 05, 2021


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Beautiful plants, shipped with care, and arrived looking extremely healthy.

From debbie | April 23, 2021


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