Fuchsia ‘Julie Horton’ is a compact, upright variety known for its showy, bicolor flowers. The blooms feature striking, deep red sepals and contrasting purple petals, creating a vibrant, eye-catching display. This variety is perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders, providing abundant color from summer into fall. Its flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Fuchsia ‘Julie Horton’
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- Light: Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight; protect from intense midday or afternoon sun, which can scorch the flowers.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining; avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Temperature: Thrives in mild to warm temperatures; protect from frost by bringing indoors or covering plants in colder months.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally if grown indoors or in dry conditions.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and continuous blooming.
- Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms; prune in early spring to shape and remove any dead or weak growth.
- Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound in containers.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Can attract aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies; ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues like botrytis.
- Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to pets.