Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (d) (fuchsia 'Dusted Pink') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (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 'Dusted Pink' is a deciduous, bushy shrub cultivar within the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar 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 offers seasonal interest in 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 'Dusted Pink' (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 'Dusted Pink' (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 'Dusted Pink' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (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 'Dusted Pink' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Dusted Pink' (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 'Dusted Pink' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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