Overview
Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' 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 'Anthea Bond' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive petals. It thrives in well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, this cultivar prefers sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, informal cottage gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Propagation is by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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 'Anthea Bond' 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 'Anthea Bond'
- 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 'Anthea Bond'?
Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' need?
Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' 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 'Anthea Bond' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Anthea Bond' 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 'Anthea Bond'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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