Overview
Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their distinctive drooping flowers with tubular calyces and upright petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and flower borders. Propagation is typically by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, and it offers winter interest in the garden.
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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d)?
Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (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 'Duke of Wellington' Haag, 1956 (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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