Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' (fuchsia 'Celtic Night') — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' 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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.

About

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' is a trailing Fuchsia valued for an extended flowering season from June to October. It has deciduous leaves and suits sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade. The habit makes it appropriate for containers and hanging baskets where stems can spill over edges. It is classed H4 for UK gardens, so it tolerates typical outdoor conditions with some winter protection in colder sites.

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 'Celtic Night' belongs to the genus Fuchsia in the Onagraceae and is sold for its long summer-to-autumn display, reliably flowering from June to October. The plant drops its leaves in winter and is used where a trailing form is required rather than a rigid shrub. Plant it in a spot that receives full sun or some afternoon shade; east-, south- or west-facing aspects suit it. It prefers soils described as chalk, clay, loam or sand provided they are well drained or moist but well drained, and it tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Give a sheltered situation to reduce wind damage to the stems and flowers; the H4 rating means it is average-hardy in UK conditions but benefits from protection in exposed gardens. Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' works well in city courtyards, informal cottage schemes, on patios and in hanging baskets or containers where its trailing growth can be shown off. Use a free-draining container compost that retains some moisture and place baskets where the flowers hang clear of walls — the trailing stems will provide colour through to October when other summer plants are fading.

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, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Celtic Night'

Propagation: Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Celtic Night'?

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' need?

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' 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 to well-drained.

Is Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Celtic Night' 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 'Celtic Night'?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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