Fuchsias 'La Campanella' boasts delicate, pendulous teardrop flowers, combining deep purple corollas with petal-like red sepals, resembling tiny ballerinas. This hardy perennial thrives in dappled shade, adding a burst of color to cool, moist garden corners. Its bushy habit and dark green foliage contrast beautifully with the whimsical blooms, attracting pollinators throughout the blooming season.
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50 cm
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
Deciduous
Leaf type
15 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Care Guide
Care Guide for Fuchsias 'La Campanella'
Twice per week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
15 - 38 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water:
Fuchsias 'La Campanella' requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially in summer, necessitating daily checks for potted plants. It thrives in humidity, making indoor care challenging; regular misting can help mitigate dry air conditions.
Fertilize:
To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'La Campanella', use a balanced fertilizer weekly at quarter strength with each watering. Stop fertilizing two weeks before moving your fuchsias 'La Campanella' indoors at the end of fall to ensure optimal growth and blooming.
Pruning:
To promote healthy growth and vibrant flowers, prune fuchsias 'La Campanella' in early spring before new growth. Remove dead and damaged branches, and cut back last year's growth by a third. Regular pruning enhances plant health and bloom production while protecting young stems from damage.
Propagation:
The fuchsias 'La Campanella' propagates easily from cuttings taken in spring to autumn. Cut a 2-4 inch tip, remove bottom leaves, and place 3-4 cuttings in a 3-inch pot with moist medium. Cover with plastic, maintain warmth, and roots should develop in 3-4 weeks. Gradually acclimatize before repotting.
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