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Fuchsia

Animal Safety: Dogs: Yes Cats: Yes Rabbits: Yes

Free Grazing: yes
Although fuchsias are not really intended as a food for animals, it is a relatively safe plant to have in the garden as the plant is non toxic to animals.

Lifespan: Fuchsia can live over 30 years, although some species have a much shorter lifespan.
They can be cut back to ground level an will grow again the following year.
Soil type: Fuchsia are quite hardy and can grow in any soil types. They can also be grown directly into soil or grown in containers.
Position: Fuchsias prefer to be sheltered from the wind, but will grow pretty much anywhere and in full sun or shady areas.

Sew: You can sew Fuchsia in early summer, but they are really difficult to grow from seed as the germination of the seed can be delayed if the soil temperatures are not perfect.
Growing from cuttings is much easier as the cuttings can be placed in waterto encourage root growth, or planted directly into the soil.

There are over 15,000 varieties of fuchsia and over 50 different colours The flower colours come in a wide range including pink, purple, red, white, and various shades in between.

The first species of fuchsia was brought from South America by Captain Firth in 1788 and placed in Kew Gardens.

Eating:
Fuchsias are mainly used for decoration but can be safely eaten by both humans and animals.

Before picking fuchsia and eating it, it is wist to check that no chemicals or sprays have been used on the plant.

For the main part fuchsias are a safe plant to have in a garden for both humans and animals. Always check with a gardening professional or vet for advice.