Fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' (Fuchsia 'Dollar Prinzessin')

Fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin'

Fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' is a fuchsia cultivar that is particularly noteworthy because it's cold hardy, which is a rare trait in fuchsias. Its blooms are prized, being fully double and a very rich combination of pink and dark purple. This variant can be successfully planted in containers and borders, where it will attract bees and butterflies.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: The fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' needs consistent watering, especially in summer, ideally daily for potted plants, while ground-planted ones require less frequent checks. Maintaining humidity is crucial, making misting an effective way to support the fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' in drier indoor environments.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin', use a balanced fertilizer weekly at quarter strength during watering. If relocating your fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' indoors in fall, cease fertilization two weeks prior to the move.

Pruning: Pruning fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' in early spring enhances growth and flowering. Remove dead or damaged stems and thin overcrowded branches for better air circulation. Clean cuts above leaf nodes promote resilience and maintain compact shape, ensuring healthier plants with more abundant blooms.

Propagation: The best way to propagate fuchsias 'Dollar Prinzessin' is through cuttings taken from spring to autumn. Cut 2-4 inch tips, remove lower leaves, and place them in a moist medium within a 3-inch pot. Cover with plastic to maintain humidity. Roots should develop in 3-4 weeks; then acclimatize and repot.

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