The Fuchsia Gene produces masses of medium-sized, eye-catching, pedulousflowers blooming in summer through autumn in a pink and purple combinationwith foliage a mid-green through spring, summer and autumn. Will toleratemost soil types (chalky, clay, loamy, sandy) and prefers moist butwell-drained soil. Fuchsia 'Gene' (Fuchsia 'Gene') will reach a height of1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.

Garden Use
Theymake superb container plant for courtyards or hanging baskets or windowboxes as beds and borders, in city gardens or cottage/informal gardens.

Planting Guide
Plant outdoors in moist, fertile soil withthe base of the stem 5cm below the soil surface. Provide a deep wintermulch and shelter from cold drying winds. This cultivar is heat tolerantand best used as a patio/container plant. Plant in a rich moist soil andliquid feed throughout the flowering season.