Fuchsia ‘Aunt Juliana’ is a charming, deciduous shrub known for its graceful, pendulous flowers with bright pink sepals and deep purple petals. Blooming from summer through fall, this variety is perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, and garden borders. Its long flowering season and nectar-rich blooms make it highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Fuchsia ‘Aunt Juliana’
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- Light: Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight; morning sun is beneficial, but protect from intense afternoon heat.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; water when the top inch of soil begins to dry. Avoid waterlogging.
- Temperature: Thrives in mild temperatures; protect from frost with mulch or by overwintering potted plants indoors.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally if grown indoors in dry conditions.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH is best.
- Fertilizer: Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season to encourage abundant blooms.
- Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to extend the blooming period; prune lightly in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
- Repotting: If grown in a container, repot every 2-3 years or when root-bound.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: May attract aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites; ensure good airflow to prevent fungal issues like botrytis.
- Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to pets.