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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[200] though it can also be sown in the spring[1]. Surface sow the seed in pots in a warm greenhouse and do not allow the compost to dry out[200]. Germination should take place in less than 6 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Inter-nodal cuttings of greenwood, 5 - 8cm long, May/June in a frame. Quick and easy, a high percentage take[78, K]. Overwinter in the greenhouse for the first year and plant out after the last expected frosts. Inter-nodal cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very quick and easy, treat as greenwood cuttings above[K]. Cuttings usually succeed at any time during the growing season[K].

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