- Botanical name: Fuchsia 'Marinka'
- Common name: Fuchsia
- Family: Onagraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Fuchsia ‘Marinka’ is a trailing fuchsia bearing large flowers in two shades of red. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed container display including a window box or hanging basket.
Grow Fuchsia ‘Marinka’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and feed fortnightly with a potash-rich fertiliser to promote flower growth. Deadhead spent blooms.
How to grow Fuchsia 'Marinka'
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Plant size
30cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Fuchsia 'Marinka' and wildlife
Fuchsia 'Marinka' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and is a caterpillar food plant.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Fuchsia 'Marinka' poisonous?
Fuchsia 'Marinka' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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