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Hardy Fuchsia

Hardy Fuchsia
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Invasive Plant
Hardy Fuchsia
Fuchsia magellanica
 

Although this species of Fuchsia has become an invasive weed, don't be deterred from growing other Fuchsias! This erect, vigorous shrub to 3 m high is native to South America. It has pendulous scarlet and purple bell shaped flowers and has escaped from gardens into surrounding areas. It has become established amongst grassland, in drainage lines, on townsites and growing on wasteland.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • Seeds are spread by birds in their droppings and in water.
 
 
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Alternative Plants

Fuchsia
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Alternative Plant Fuchsia
Fuchsia hybrids and cultivars (other than F. magellica and F. corralina).
Trees and Shrubs
 

These plants flourish is grown in strong filtered light with plenty of fresh air. They do not like too much heat and need to be protected from frosts and hot winds. They must be kept moist, but not wet and need protection from the strong afternoon sun. There are more than 100 forms available ranging from small to tall shrubs with many suited to hanging baskets. All have pendulous blooms in various shades of pink, red, purple, lilac and white with many bi-colours. Ask at your local garden centre for the best cultivars for your garden.

Gardenia
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Alternative Plant Gardenia
Gardenia augusta 'Florida'
Trees and Shrubs
 

A versatile evergreen shrub to 0.9 m high. It has dark green glossy leaves and exquisite, highly fragrant white flowers from late spring to early summer. Spot flowering often continues throughout the autumn months. This Gardenia prefers full-sun or part-shade and thrives in rich organic well-drained soils. To maintain compact growth, keep trimmed after flowering.

Glossy Abelia
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Alternative Plant Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Trees and Shrubs
 

Evergreen shrub with arching branches to 2 m high. Shiny, dark green glossy foliage with mauvepink tubular flowers. Suitable as a screening or specimen plant, this hardy, water wise and noninvasive shrub thrives in full-sun to part-shade. Ask your local garden centre for this and other recommended cultivars.

 
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