Fuchsia excorticata Konini (Onagraceae) Deciduous shrub

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Fuchsia excorticata
Konini
Deciduous shrub
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The Fuchsia excorticata plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Konini. Some home gardeners know the variety as Skinnera excorticata.

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Latin Name:  Fuchsia excorticata
Common Name:  Konini
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  (Forst.&Forst.f.)L.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowlands and lower montane forests, along forest edges, streams and shady gullies on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any fertile well-drained circum-neutral soil, preferring one that is rich in humus[1, 200]. Prefers semi-shade and a sheltered position[1, 15]. Does well in woodland conditions[166]. This species is only hardy in the mildest parts of Britain[11, 48], tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c when fully dormant. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. It grows well outdoors in Cornwall and along the west coast of Scotland[59, 184]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A good bee plant[108]. A very unusual plant in that its pollen is bright blue[173].

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