Narrative Description:
The buds of this intensely red variety look just like fiery chilli peppers, as they emerge in mid-summer, hence the name. They develop in abundance, on compact deciduous bushes with mid-green foliage, growing to just a couple of feet at maximum height. Hardy in normal winters in the UK, but might need protection from the hardest frosts.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Makes a fantastic pot plant due to strong, upright habit and well-presented flowers, but will perform equally well in baskets, containers and window boxes.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
20 x 20 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Red
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
May - October
Planting Recommendations:
Basket
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
ONAGRACEAE
Genus:
Fuchsia
Cultivar:
Chilli Red
Category:
Shrub
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Requires Pinching / Cutting Back
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Medium crop 8 - 15°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
February - July
Recommended Sales Window:
March - September
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 09/25 | 19/25 | 39/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Leaf Hooper
Thrip
Two Spotted Mite
Vine Weevil
Whitefly
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
Downy Mildew
Powdery Mildew
Rust
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Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
