Fuchsia Ballerina® Pirouette

Common Name:
Fuchsia 'Ballerina® Pirouette'

Description:
Fuchsia 'Ballerina® Pirouette' is a captivating addition to any garden, showcasing medium-sized, double flowers with vibrant pink sepals and deep purple corollas. This day-neutral variety ensures reliable and persistent blooming from early October through February, making it a standout in shaded areas. Its naturally compact and well-branching habit makes it ideal for balconies, terraces, flower beds, and borders. The plant thrives in rich, well-draining soil and requires regular watering to maintain consistent moisture. While it prefers partial to full shade, 'Ballerina® Pirouette' also exhibits notable heat tolerance, ensuring robust performance throughout Melbourne's summer months. Additionally, its vibrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 30–45 cm
• Width: Approximately 23–30 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Heat Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Ferns
• Hostas
• Impatiens
• Begonias
• Coleus