Fuchsia ‘Blackie’ Bedding Plug Plant is a striking upright fuchsia that brings real drama to summer displays. With its rich, velvety colouring and elegant flower form, it’s an excellent choice for adding depth and contrast to containers and borders. Key Features Deep purple-black double corollas with vivid crimson-red sepals Upright, bushy growth habit Long flowering period through summer Ideal for borders, patio pots, and mixed containers Performs best in sun or partial shade Supplied as easy-to-plant starter plug plants Product Description Fuchsia Blackie is a bold and elegant upright variety, prized for its unusually dark, almost black-purple double flowers, beautifully highlighted by rich crimson sepals. The pendant blooms are produced freely over a long season, creating a sophisticated and eye-catching display that stands out particularly well against lighter companion plants. With its neat, upright habit, Blackie is perfectly suited to borders, patio containers, and mixed planting schemes where structure and contrast are needed. It also works beautifully as a focal plant in sheltered positions, offering continuous colour from early summer through to autumn. Starter plug plants are grown in reduced-peat compost plugs, bound together with a biodegradable compound and supplied in a clever paper sleeve that also serves as the plant label. Simply remove the sleeve and plant. Specifications Product type: Bedding starter plug plant Botanical name: Fuchsia Blackie Plant type: Tender perennial Flower colour: Crimson red sepals with deep purple-black centres Growth habit: Upright / bushy Position: Sun or partial shade Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil Hardiness: Not fully hardy Uses: Borders, patio containers, mixed beds Supplied as: Reduced-peat compost plug in paper sleeve Planting & Care Guide Before planting out Pot on plugs soon after arrival Grow on in a bright, frost-free location Planting outside Plant out after all risk of frost has passed Choose a sheltered position away from cold winds Plant so the rootball is just below soil level Water thoroughly after planting Aftercare Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged Water regularly during warm or dry weather Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooms Overwinter in a frost-free place if required Why Choose This Plant? Fuchsia Blackie Bedding Plug Plant is perfect for gardeners looking to add depth, richness, and elegance to their summer displays. Its dramatic colouring, upright form, and long flowering season make it a standout choice for containers and borders alike, delivering maximum impact with minimal effort. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependent on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
