Overview
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' is a bushy, trailing shrub in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' grows best in partial shade and full shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and acidic and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include containers, hanging baskets and borders.
About
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' is a compact, bushy shrub with pendulous, tubular flowers that are typically pink and purple, blooming from summer to autumn.
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
- partial shade, full shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- north, east, west
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- containers, hanging baskets, borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered, shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering and feeding during growing season.
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings in spring or summer
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'?
Prefers sheltered, shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering and feeding during growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'?
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' prefers partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' need?
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers acidic and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Fuchsia 'Delta's Sarah'?
Softwood cuttings in spring or summer.
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