Overview
Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' 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 'Daniel Lambert' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a prominent tubular calyx and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. It provides seasonal 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 'Daniel Lambert' 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 'Daniel Lambert'
- 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 'Daniel Lambert'?
Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' need?
Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' 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 'Daniel Lambert' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Daniel Lambert' 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 'Daniel Lambert'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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