Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' (fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' 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 'Aileen Foreman' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the genus Fuchsia, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their distinctive drooping flowers with tubular calyces and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

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 'Aileen Foreman' 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 'Aileen Foreman'

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 'Aileen Foreman'?

Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' need?

Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' 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 'Aileen Foreman' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Aileen Foreman' 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 'Aileen Foreman'?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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