Overview
Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' 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 'Erich Mehlis' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, suitable for chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It can be propagated by 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 'Erich Mehlis' 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 'Erich Mehlis'
- 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 'Erich Mehlis'?
Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' need?
Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' 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 'Erich Mehlis' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Erich Mehlis' 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 'Erich Mehlis'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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