Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' (fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' 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 'Balkonkönigin' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils that are moist but well-drained, and can tolerate a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with varying pH levels. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it prefers sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, offering seasonal 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 'Balkonkönigin' 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 'Balkonkönigin'

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 'Balkonkönigin'?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' need?

Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' 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 'Balkonkönigin' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Balkonkönigin' 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 'Balkonkönigin'?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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