Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) (fuchsia 'Adrienne') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' is a well-branched deciduous shrub that flowers from June to October. A garden cultivar within the genus Fuchsia (Onagraceae), it favours sheltered east-, south- or west-facing positions. It tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand across acid to alkaline soils so long as they remain moist but well-drained. Rated H4 (average hardy) in the UK, it is suited to patios, containers, borders and cottage-style planting.

About the genus

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

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In the garden

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' is a cultivated selection of the genus Fuchsia (family Onagraceae) valued for a long flowering run from June to October. It performs best in sheltered spots and suits east-, south- or west-facing aspects where frost exposure is reduced. The plant is deciduous and produces the extended display that gardeners use to bridge summer into autumn. Position the shrub where it receives full sun or partial shade and plant into soils that are moist but well-drained; it will accept chalk, clay, loam or sand and copes with acid to neutral and alkaline pH. H4 (average hardy) indicates it will endure typical UK winters in a protected location; avoid exposed sites without shelter. Containers are a practical option for colder gardens because they can be moved to a protected spot. Use Fuchsia 'Adrienne' in city courtyards, patio pots, informal cottage borders or mixed flower beds where a long season of blooms is wanted. Its tolerance of a wide range of soil types and its June–October flowering period make it particularly useful for extending summer colour onto patios and into early autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fuchsia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d)

Propagation: Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Aphids, Capsid bug, Fuchsia gall mite, Fuchsia flea beetle, Glasshouse red spider mite, Vine weevil
Disease resistance: Fuchsia rust, Grey moulds, Honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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