Overview
Fuchsia 'Caroline' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Caroline' 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 'Caroline' is a deciduous, well-branched Fuchsia shrub that bears pendant flowers from June to October. It performs in full sun or partial shade and suits east-, south- or west-facing sites. The plant prefers moist but well-drained soils across chalk, clay, loam or sand and is best placed in a sheltered position. It is appropriate for patios, containers, cottage borders and small city gardens.
About the genus
Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.
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In the garden
Fuchsia 'Caroline' is a garden cultivar of the Fuchsia genus, a group whose garden forms trace their heritage to species from the Americas and Pacific islands. As a multi-stemmed shrub with a long flowering season, it provides insect-attracting blooms through the summer and into autumn, with flowers appearing from June to October. Give Fuchsia 'Caroline' a sheltered site with either full sun or some afternoon shade; it tolerates east, south or west aspects. Soils should be moist but well drained and may be chalk, clay, loam or sand, with a broad tolerance of pH from acid to alkaline. The plant is rated H4 (average) for UK hardiness, so it will survive typical winters in sheltered positions but benefits from protection on very exposed sites. Use it where a sustained floral display is needed: patio pots and containers, courtyard beds, cottage-style mixed borders and city gardens are all suitable. Regular watering through the summer keeps flowering strong, and its season-long presence makes it a practical choice for planting schemes that extend colour from early summer into autumn.
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 'Caroline' 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 'Caroline'
- 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 'Caroline'?
Fuchsia 'Caroline' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Caroline' need?
Fuchsia 'Caroline' 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 'Caroline' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Caroline' 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 'Caroline'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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