Overview
Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' 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 'Eleanor Leytham' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with tubular calyxes and distinctive sepals and petals. It thrives best in well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage gardens, patios, and flower borders, it prefers moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand with varying pH levels. This hardy plant is propagated through softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers winter interest.
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 'Eleanor Leytham' 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 'Eleanor Leytham'
- 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 'Eleanor Leytham'?
Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' need?
Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' 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 'Eleanor Leytham' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Eleanor Leytham' 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 'Eleanor Leytham'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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