Overview
Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' 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 'Bella Sacha' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which comprises shrubs or trees that may be deciduous or evergreen. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position. It is suitable for a range of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.
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 'Bella Sacha' 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 'Bella Sacha'
- 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 'Bella Sacha'?
Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' need?
Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' 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 'Bella Sacha' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Bella Sacha' 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 'Bella Sacha'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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