Overview
Fuchsia 'Andrew' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Andrew' 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 'Andrew' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with tubular calyxes and spreading sepals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it flowers in spring and summer. This hardy plant (H4) adapts well to a range of soil types and pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained conditions.
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 'Andrew' 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 'Andrew'
- 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 'Andrew'?
Fuchsia 'Andrew' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Andrew' need?
Fuchsia 'Andrew' 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 'Andrew' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Andrew' 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 'Andrew'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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