Fuchsias 'Shellford' (Fuchsia 'Shellford')

Fuchsias 'Shellford'

Fuchsias 'Shellford' is a fuchsia cultivar with a unique shade of baby pink sepals and tubes paired with white petals. It is one of the smaller fuchsia varieties, reaching only 50 cm, while many others grow much taller to 4 m. Fuchsias 'Shellford' is named after Shelford, England.

Scientific classification

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Shrub

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Fuchsias 'Shellford'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Fuchsias 'Shellford' needs regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially in summer, requiring daily checks for potted plants. Ground-planted fuchsias 'Shellford' needs less frequent watering. Humidity is crucial, so misting fuchsias 'Shellford' can help maintain moisture levels in dry indoor air.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'Shellford', use a balanced fertilizer weekly at quarter strength while watering. If transitioning fuchsias 'Shellford' indoors at fall's end, cease fertilizing two weeks prior to the move.

Pruning: Fuchsias 'Shellford' is a vibrant flowering plant that benefits from early spring pruning to foster new growth and maintain shape. Remove dead stems and thin dense foliage for better air circulation, preventing diseases and promoting vigorous flowering, using proper tools for clean cuts.

Propagation: To propagate fuchsias 'Shellford', take cuttings of 2-4 inches from spring to autumn. Remove lower leaves, insert into a 3-inch pot with moist medium, cover with ventilated plastic, and place in a warm spot. Roots should develop in 3-4 weeks; acclimatize before repotting.

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