Overview
Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' 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 'Candle in the Wind' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx, spreading sepals, and upright petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, preferring a sheltered position. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and suitable for various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a versatile choice for adding seasonal colour.
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 'Candle in the Wind' 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 'Candle in the Wind'
- 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 'Candle in the Wind'?
Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' need?
Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' 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 'Candle in the Wind' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Candle in the Wind' 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 'Candle in the Wind'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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