A medium-sized shrub, with fuchsia-like red flowers. The stems are covered with a red bristly hairs contrast well with its evergreen habit. A versatile plant that will grow with ease in all but the worst conditions. Growing to 2m(6') in ten years.
Common NameFuchsia Flowering Gooseberry
Approx Height (10 yrs.)120-180 cm (48-72")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Evergreen/DeciduousDeciduous
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Specimen PlantSpecimen Plant
Flower ColourYellow
Plant TypeShrubs