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.
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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 '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.
Is Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Blue Ranger' (d) 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 'Blue Ranger' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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