Fuchsia ‘El Camino’ is indicative of a new ‘way forward’ in the world of fuchsias (‘el camino’ literally means ‘the way’ in Spanish). With reddish-pink sepals and double, red-streaked, pale pink corollas this exciting newcomer captures both the statuesque beauty of the classic fuchsia form and an intensity of colour which is seldom seen. Fuchsia ‘El Camino’ will cascade over pots and baskets with the grace of a ballerina whilst adding a touch of colourful pizzazz. A popular summer bedding plant which originates from the Americas, fuchsias arrived in England during the late 1700s and were swept along on a tide of plant collecting fervour which lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century. In fact, breeders continue to produce new and exciting varieties right up to the present day, and Fuchsia ‘El Camino’ is one of these. Plants prefer fertile, moist and well-drained soil in full sun or part-shade. Fuchsia ‘El Camino’ is a tender perennial shrub which blooms between June and O
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