Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (d) (fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (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 'Andrew Simmons' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and prefers full sun or partial shade in sheltered positions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and is of interest during 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 'Andrew Simmons' (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 'Andrew Simmons' (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 'Andrew Simmons' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (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 'Andrew Simmons' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Andrew Simmons' (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 'Andrew Simmons' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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