Overview
Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' 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 'Bill Gidley' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it prefers moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. This hardy plant is best appreciated during spring and summer.
About the genus
Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.
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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 'Bill Gidley' 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 'Bill Gidley'
- 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 'Bill Gidley'?
Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' need?
Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' 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 'Bill Gidley' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Bill Gidley' 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 'Bill Gidley'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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