{"product_id":"bella-nikita-fuchsia-fuchsia-x-hybrida-bella-nikita","title":"Bella Nikita Fuchsia - Fuchsia x hybrida 'Bella Nikita'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBella Nikita Fuchsia (\u003cem\u003eFuchsia x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bella Nikita') is a small, bushy fuchsia, 30 to 45cm tall and wide, with large pink-red outer petals that give each flower a starry look. A pale purple bell sits at the centre. The flowers are held clear of the leaves, so you see all of the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA starry flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pink-red outer petals spread wide around a pale purple bell, so each bloom looks like a small star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers held clear of the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing hides the display, which makes it easy to enjoy at eye level in a basket or on a patio table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale lilac inner petals keep the red from feeling heavy, so it mixes well with white and green foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30 to 45cm it suits small pots, balconies and the front of beds without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in the shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade or part sun, sheltered from hot midday sun, gives flowers in spots that defeat most flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots by the door.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of pots either side of an entry brings colour to a shaded verandah. Use free draining potting mix and water regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets at eye level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the flowers sit clear of the foliage, a basket hung at head height shows them off best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart at the front of a bed in dappled shade, and mulch to hold moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bella Nikita Fuchsia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in part sun or shade with shelter from hot midday sun. Nikita is frost tender, so in cold climates bring it indoors over winter or grow it as seasonal colour. In frost free, sheltered gardens it can stay outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining potting mix or a bed improved with compost, then mulch. Roots that stay evenly moist and cool do best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the growing season, and keep watering until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Feed with a liquid fertiliser, or use a slow release fertiliser in spring and again in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the plant back in winter, reduce watering and keep it in a cool, shady, frost free spot until growth restarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBella Nikita Fuchsia is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Plants travel upright and arrive small, so give them a few weeks to settle in good potting mix before you expect a show. Pot it on promptly and it fills out through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and entryways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eShade tolerant plants to pair with it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eExplore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Bella Nikita get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reaches 30 to 45cm high and wide. It stays in proportion without any special shaping, which suits small pots and beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the best spot for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled shade or part sun, with shelter from hot midday sun. Water it regularly, as a fuchsia that dries out struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nikita is frost tender, so bring it indoors or under cover in cold weather, or enjoy it as seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787222384959,"sku":"FUC-HYB-BELLAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787222417727,"sku":"FUC-HYB-BELLAN-140MM-P10","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bella-nikita-fuchsia-fuchsia-x-hybrida-bella-nikita.jpg?v=1792152737","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bella-nikita-fuchsia-fuchsia-x-hybrida-bella-nikita","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}