Fuchsia 'Snowcap'

Fuchia Snow Cap is a very traditional vigorous hardy fuchsia  first introduced in 1880 by D Henderson. It flowers during the late spring period and will keep flowering through the summer to the late autumn period, with dramatic red- white striking semi double flowers, creating a feature within a border.

Plant height will be  about  36 inches (-90 cm), making it suitable for use as an architectural plant in a border. It is considered to be relatively hardy, down to between -5 and -10 degrees C and  would benefit from mulching over winter, to help it survive a harsh winter period.

This plant prefers full sun but will survive in partial shade, enjoys a fertile well drained moist soil, making it ideal for planting in containers, and borders.  Ideally the soil should not be water logged to encourage maximum survivability.

To get the best from this plant, make sure it is well established before the autumn, feed regularly, and deadhead the blooms, this will encourage further flowering. Always prune to an outward pointing bud, so that you promote a spread in the foliage. Always remove any dead vegetation in the spring to promote healthy growth for the next growing season.

This fuchsia tends to become better established during subsequent years growth, making it suitable for border planting as an architectural plant. Again, if possible plant them in a group of three on a triangular layout, so they become more prominent within the border’s architecture.