- Botanical name: Fuchsia 'Rose Of Castile'
- Common name: Fuchsia
- Family: Onagraceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Fuchsias are a popular choice for summer bedding schemes and containers, due to their attractive, usually pendent flowers from summer to autumn. Some are hardy enough to be used in perennial planting schemes, and may even be clipped into a low-growing hedge.
All fuchsias benefit from fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot in partial shade.
Fuchsia ‘Rose of Castile’ is an upright, hardy fuchsia, bearing large, single flowers with pink sepals and purple petals. Plant it in a sheltered spot away from cold winter winds, and give roots a thick mulch in autumn.
How to grow Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile'
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in June |
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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 not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' and wildlife
Fuchsia 'Rose Of Castile' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Fuchsia 'Rose of Castile' poisonous?
Fuchsia 'Rose Of Castile' 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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