Fuchsia ‘Big and Bold’

Common Name:
Fuchsia 'Big and Bold'

Description:
Fuchsia ‘Big and Bold’ lives up to its name with spectacular, oversized blooms in vibrant shades of magenta and purple that hang like lanterns from lush green foliage. This striking cultivar is a vigorous grower, perfect for adding a tropical flair to shaded gardens, patios, or pots in Melbourne's climate. The flowers are highly ornamental, with a classic teardrop shape and a long flowering period extending from spring well into autumn. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or as a feature in garden beds, it thrives in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Regular moisture and a rich, well-drained soil will keep this fuchsia at its best. While it may die back slightly in winter, it generally returns strong in spring, especially in frost-protected areas. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a bushy, compact shape.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Medium
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 60–90 cm
*Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade
*Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Magenta
*Purple
*Occasionally pink hues in variable blooms

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Scented flowers (mild)
*Bird Attracting (especially nectar-feeding species)
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Suitable for Hanging Baskets
*Suitable for Borders
*Frost Tender (protect from hard frosts)
*Showy Blooms
*Shade Tolerant

Toxicity:
*Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:
*Impatiens walleriana
*Begonia ‘Dragon Wing’
*Coleus varieties
*Lobelia erinus
*Hosta spp.
*Hydrangea macrophylla

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.