Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' (fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge') — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' 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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.

About

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit. Like other fuchsias, it produces drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits sheltered positions and is ideal for city gardens, hanging baskets, patios, and informal settings. Propagation is typically 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, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge'

Propagation: Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge'?

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' need?

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' 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 to well-drained.

Is Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Beauty of Trowbridge' 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 'Beauty of Trowbridge'?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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