Overview

Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) 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 cylindracea Lindl. is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to 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 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing, sheltered spots. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and is of interest during spring and summer.

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 cylindracea Lindl. (E) 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 cylindracea Lindl. (E)

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 cylindracea Lindl. (E)?

Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) need?

Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) 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 cylindracea Lindl. (E) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia cylindracea Lindl. (E) 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 cylindracea Lindl. (E)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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