Fuchsia hybr. 'Riccartonii'

Fuchsia 'Riccartonii' is a fairly hardy perennial or semi-shrub with a compact upright shape. This bell plant has serrated, narrow, oval, dark green leaves with a light bronze cast. The plant flowers from July to October with small single flowers with scarlet red tubes and sepals and a dark purple corolla. Fuchsia 'Riccartonii' likes a sheltered position in partial shade or filtered sunlight and does well in humus-rich, well-drained, peaty soil. This bell plant is only moderately hardy and definitely benefits from solid winter protection. The plant is also tolerant of sea wind and air pollution and attracts butterflies, bees and other insects.