FEATURED PLANT: FUCHSIA DARK EYES

With elegant pendant flowers that drape serenely over the sides of the basket, it’s easy to see why the fuchsia is one of the most popular plants for hanging baskets. They flower almost continuously from summer through to autumn and are easy to care for.

We’re particularly fond of the Fuchsia Dark Eyes here at Homeleigh with its rich aubergine flowers surrounded by a collar of intense pink-red petals. It is a hardy, trailing variety making it perfect for your summer hanging baskets and containers… and the bumble bees love it!

May is a good month to get planting – use an all purpose compost with moisture control gel and apply a liquid fertiliser in summer to boost flowering.

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