Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) (fuchsia 'Drama Girl') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) 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 'Drama Girl' is a well-branched shrub in the Onagraceae grown for its long display of pendant flowers from June to October. It is deciduous with a compact, rounded habit and performs well in full sun or partial shade. The plant tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils provided they are moist but well drained and can handle acid to alkaline pH. Rated H4 (average) for UK hardiness, it favours a sheltered east, south or west aspect and is suited to containers, borders and courtyard 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

A cultivar of the genus Fuchsia within the Onagraceae, Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' is selected for its extended flowering run from June to October, making it useful where a long summer-to-autumn display is wanted. It is a deciduous, well-branched shrub that fits readily into urban planting schemes and smaller gardens because of its compact form. Select a site in full sun or part shade on a sheltered east-, south- or west-facing aspect. The plant accepts chalk, clay, loam or sand and a wide soil pH range (acid to alkaline) but performs best where soil stays moist yet drains freely; avoid waterlogged spots. Its H4 hardiness rating indicates average winter tolerance in the UK, so position it away from exposed, windy locations. Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' is at home in patio containers, courtyard beds, cottage borders and mixed flower borders, where its pendant blooms provide season-long interest. In containers, use a free-draining potting mix and ensure adequate moisture through the flowering season. The long June–October bloom run is the cultivar’s defining feature and the primary reason to include it where late-summer colour is required.

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 'Drama Girl' (d) 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 'Drama Girl' (d)

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 'Drama Girl' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) 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 'Drama Girl' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Drama Girl' (d) 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 'Drama Girl' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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