| Plant Patent Applied For. Cultivar name: 'Sanifreho' There has never been a Fuchsia like Angel Earrings®, and all of us who live in hot, humid climates are grateful for its arrival. Not only is this plant more floriferous over a longer season than every other variety on the market, it has a neat, bushy habit that makes it perfect for hanging baskets, windowboxes, and planters as well as the partly-shaded annual bed. But best of all, it won't stop blooming when the summer heat kicks in. With Angel Earrings®, you get NONSTOP blooms by the many dozen even in the most wretchedly hot, humid conditions! Unless you live in a climate with low humidity, chances are you haven't been very successful growing Fuchsia out of doors. Until now. Because until now, this plant practically needed air conditioning to get through the summer, let alone bloom! But trust our friends at Suntory in Japan (with its very hot, humid summers) to come up with a solution. Angel Earrings® grows vigorously into a bushy, well-branched, tight ball of blooms that reaches 15 to 20 inches high and 20 to 24 inches wide! And it covers itself with gorgeous double red and white blooms 3 seasons out of the year! These flowers are so lovely, with slender red petals protecting a double white skirt. They reach about 2 inches wide and slightly longer (if you count the lovely stamens, which we certainly do!). They dangle freely up and down the stems of this green-leaved plant, beginning in mid-spring in most climates and continuing right through mid-fall. An absolute must-have for poolside, patio, or deck enjoyment, they need protection from afternoon sun in the summer, and fare best in dappled or partial shade. And in addition to withstanding heat and sun, they also keep blooming through unseasonable cold snaps, and are far less prone to pests and diseases than older varieties. Let's face it -- Angel Earrings® are just the best Fuchsias ever grown for the home garden!
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