Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Fuchsia 'Swingtime' is a trailing fuchsia bearing large flowers with double white frilled skirts and contrasting bold red sepals. It's perfect for growing in a mixed container display including a window box or hanging basket. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Fuchsia 'Swingtime' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and feed fortnightly with a potash-rich fertiliser to promote flower growth. Deadhead spent blooms.
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Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ and wildlife
Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ poisonous?
Fuchsia ‘Swingtime’ has no toxic effects reported.
