Fuchsia 'Delta's Sara'
hardy fuchsia ( syn. Deltas Sarah )
This hardier-than-most, upright fuchsia produces a striking display of large, semi-double flowers from June to October. White sepals contrast beautifully violet-blue petals, which gradually mature to rich maroon and white tones, creating a long-lasting and evolving colour show.
The dark green, toothed foliage and reddish young stems provide a striking backdrop to the pendant blooms. Fuchsia 'Delta’s Sara' is ideal for borders or large patio containers, where its weather-resistant flowers will attract pollinators throughout summer and early autumn.
Reaching just over 1m in height and spread, it is cold hardy in most southerly UK regions, with foliage dying back in winter before reshooting in spring.
The dark green, toothed foliage and reddish young stems provide a striking backdrop to the pendant blooms. Fuchsia 'Delta’s Sara' is ideal for borders or large patio containers, where its weather-resistant flowers will attract pollinators throughout summer and early autumn.
Reaching just over 1m in height and spread, it is cold hardy in most southerly UK regions, with foliage dying back in winter before reshooting in spring.
How to care for Fuchsia Deltas Sara:
For border planting, choose a sunny sheltered spot. Dig a hole twice the size of the rootball, scatter some mycorrhizal fungi on the roots and mix some well-rotted compost into the excavated soil and backfill.
For best results in containers, pot up using a good quality potting compost or or loam-based compost ensuring good drainage.
Fuschias require regular watering to aid establishment and during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.
Border plants benefit from mulching in winter for cold temperature protection. Prune in spring to maintain form and to encourage new growth.
Pot grown plants should be overwintered in a sheltered or frost-free spot, while those growing in borders will benefit from winter protection such as horticultural fleece.
For best results in containers, pot up using a good quality potting compost or or loam-based compost ensuring good drainage.
Fuschias require regular watering to aid establishment and during active growth. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.
Border plants benefit from mulching in winter for cold temperature protection. Prune in spring to maintain form and to encourage new growth.
Pot grown plants should be overwintered in a sheltered or frost-free spot, while those growing in borders will benefit from winter protection such as horticultural fleece.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1.2m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
2 litre pot
£19.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£49.99
£16.66 each
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