Fuchsia ‘Royal Air Force’ is a striking, compact variety that is prized for its showy, bi-colored flowers. The blooms feature red sepals with contrasting purple-blue petals, creating a bold and elegant appearance. It blooms profusely from summer to fall, making it an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, and borders. The plant is also known for its strong, upright growth habit, making it ideal for creating a dramatic impact in gardens or patios.
Fuchsia ‘Royal Air Force’
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- Light: Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight; protect from intense, direct afternoon sun, which may scorch the blooms.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but well-draining; avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely.
- Temperature: Thrives in mild to warm temperatures; protect from frost by bringing indoors or using mulch in colder weather.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally if grown indoors or in dry conditions.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
- Fertilizer: Feed every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season to promote abundant blooming and healthy growth.
- Pruning & Maintenance: Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms; prune in early spring to shape the plant 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 diseases like botrytis.
- Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to pets.