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F. boliviana and F. boliviana 'Alba'

One interesting note on Fuchsia boliviana and Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba'. 
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, fuchsia mites are 
particularly destructive on mite susceptable fuchsias. The nursery I 
work at tries to carry only mite resistant fuchsias which means we only 
carry species fuchsias and some hybrids which are somewhat resistant to 
the fuchsia mites. Fuchsia boliviana shows very little damage from the 
mites but Fuchsia boliviana 'Alba' is definitely susceptable to fuchsia 
mites. Our two specimens are planted next to each other and are 
constantly being visited by our resident hummingbirds.  

"Who passes by sees the leaves;
 Who asks, sees the roots."
    - Charcoal Seller, Madagascar

In the El Cerrito hills, 
east of San Francisco, Calif.
Sunset Zone 16/17, USDA Zone 9/10
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