Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' (fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg') — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' 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 'Belle de Limbourg' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, known for its bushy, trailing habit. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand of various pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as hanging baskets and patio containers. Propagation is typically done by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, and it provides 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, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' 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 'Belle de Limbourg'

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 'Belle de Limbourg'?

Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' need?

Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' 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 'Belle de Limbourg' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Belle de Limbourg' 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 'Belle de Limbourg'?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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