Fuchsia
'Swingtime'
Swingtime Fuchsia
Family |
Onagraceae |
Genus |
Fuchsia |
Cultivar |
'Swingtime' |
Category |
Annuals |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
2 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) |
35 - 40 |
Height |
45 cm |
Spread |
60 cm |
General Description |
Bushy upright evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Swingtime works well as a trailing plant for containers but can often times need support for its stems using thin canes or twigs when growing on the ground. |
Cultivation |
Grown in organically rich, medium moisture, moisture-retentive soils in part shade to full shade. |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
White double flowers. |
Pests |
May be subject to glasshouse grey mould and a rust. |
Propagation |
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. |