Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) (fuchsia 'Blue Ranger') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) 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 'Blue Ranger' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their distinctive drooping flowers with tubular calyces and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand of varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is typically by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

About the genus

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

Wikipedia contributors, "Fuchsia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Fuchsia

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 'Blue Ranger' (d) 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 'Blue Ranger' (d)

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 'Blue Ranger' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) 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.