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Neapolitan
I was delighted to read in the Royal Horticultural Society's Book on
Fuchsias that during testing this fuchsia, in addition to
its other merits, has a perfume. This is a rarity in
fuchsias. A delicate perfume can be found in the
extraordinary flowers of Neapolitan. An Encliandra.
A very vigorous grower which seems to grow whilst watching it. This fuchsia produces three different coloured flowers
all at the same time. This is due to the dominance of the red
gene. The flowers open pure white, change to pink and then to red which
give it a lovely effect. Very small flowers and foliage. Hence its
name. It is the only cultivar that I have not dedicated. This
fuchsia took Best Plant in Show at the Fylde F.S. Show when grown
as a table standard. It has also been exhibited with success as
a basket plant. One for the purist and collector. A novelty which
is a nice addition to any collection.
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