Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'
Intense bicolour blooms
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'
- A fast-growing climbing shrub with bags of bold character brimming from its pendulous, bicolour flowers
- Flowering freely from June to September, this variety yields blooms in the iconic fuchsia shape, with striking scarlet-red sepals, alluring amethyst-purple corollas and proudly-protruding stamens. These sit atop reddish brown stems and alongside contrasting, dark green foliage
- The shrub that just loves to climb, 'Lady Boothby' is a fuchsia variety with a naturally bushy, spreading habit that can easily be trained up an obelisk, trellis or fence, reaching heights of up to 3m
- A deserved recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM), an indicator of this climbing shrub's reliable performance in British gardens
- As one of the Royal Horticultural Society's certified Plants for Pollinators, you can rest assured that this fuchsia will bring the bees to your garden, ready to feast on the plant's nectar-rich flowers
- 'Lady Boothby' is a hardy fuchsia throughout the majority of Britain; it can withstand temperatures down to -10°C, however it will be grateful for a more sheltered spot (that's not so much to ask, though, right?)
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' thrive in pots and containers; ensure the compost is kept moist and provide winter protection.
How big does it get?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 metres with a spread of 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally sheltered from cold winds.
How much watering does this plant need?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' requires moderate watering, aiming for about 2.5 centimetres of water per week to maintain evenly moist soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' benefits from regular pruning, removing dead or crossing stems and cutting back by about 15 to 30 centimetres to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Climbing Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -5°C to -10°C and is hardy through most of the UK, but may need a sheltered spot in colder northern regions.
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