Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (d) (fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (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 'Annie Brookfield' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers interest in 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 'Annie Brookfield' (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 'Annie Brookfield' (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 'Annie Brookfield' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (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 'Annie Brookfield' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Annie Brookfield' (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 'Annie Brookfield' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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