{"product_id":"scarlet-fuchsia-graptophyllum-excelsum","title":"Scarlet Fuchsia - Graptophyllum excelsum","description":"\u003cp\u003eScarlet Fuchsia (\u003cem\u003eGraptophyllum excelsum\u003c\/em\u003e) is an upright Queensland native shrub that usually reaches 3 to 4m tall and 1 to 2m wide in gardens, and carries masses of vivid red tubular flowers in spring and summer. It takes clipping well, which makes it a tall, narrow hedge or privacy screen. The nectar rich flowers also feed wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of tubular red flowers cover the plant in spring and summer, with a few more at other times of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3 to 4m by 1 to 2m in a garden, it screens a boundary without taking up much width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes hard clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be hard pruned and clipped regularly, so a neat hedge or screen is easy to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich blossoms attract nectar loving wildlife into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true native that looks exotic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dark green oval leaves and bright red flowers give it a tropical look, yet it is a native.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall narrow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs merge into a dense, clipped hedge, and because it can sucker it knits together even faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along a boundary where you need height without width. It keeps to a slim 1 to 2m width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant or small group in a wildlife or native garden provides flowers and shelter. Keep it away from narrow paths and play areas, because it is thorny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Scarlet Fuchsia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the best flowering. It is native to tropical coastal Queensland, grows happily in coastal Queensland and Sydney, and has not been widely tested further south, so southern gardeners should choose a warm, sheltered position. Mature plants survive light overnight frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy on alkaline soil. Mulch the surface to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water on a regular basis until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Water in dry spells as well, because that produces a better flowering show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune and fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser after flowering to encourage dense growth. It may sucker, which is useful for hedging, but if you need to contain it, restrict the roots or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Scarlet Fuchsia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, upright plant, so expect a few seasons before it reaches screening height. If you need privacy quickly, plan on a temporary screen while it grows.\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\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Scarlet Fuchsia related to the garden fuchsia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower colour and shape. It is a Queensland native shrub, unrelated to the hanging fuchsias sold for baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it sucker and spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. That helps a hedge fill in, but if you need to contain it, restrict the roots or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 3 to 4m in gardens and 1 to 2m wide, although wild plants can reach 8m. Regular clipping keeps it to the height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787223269695,"sku":"GRA-EXC-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/scarlet-fuchsia-graptophyllum-excelsum.jpg?v=1792152812","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/scarlet-fuchsia-graptophyllum-excelsum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}