Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' (fuchsia 'Ben de Jong') — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' 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 'Ben de Jong' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, known for its bushy and trailing habit. Like other Fuchsias, it produces distinctive drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as hanging baskets and patio containers, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated 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 'Ben de Jong' 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 'Ben de Jong'

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 'Ben de Jong'?

Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' need?

Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' 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 'Ben de Jong' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Ben de Jong' 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 'Ben de Jong'?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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