Fuchsia 'Barbara' (fuchsia 'Barbara') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Barbara' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Barbara' 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 'Barbara' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4. Propagation is typically done through softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

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 'Barbara' 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 'Barbara'

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 'Barbara'?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Barbara' need?

Fuchsia 'Barbara' 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 'Barbara' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Barbara' 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 'Barbara'?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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