Overview
Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' 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 'Falling Stars' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, suitable for various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is well suited to 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 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 'Falling Stars' 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 'Falling Stars'
- 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 'Falling Stars'?
Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' need?
Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' 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 'Falling Stars' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Falling Stars' 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 'Falling Stars'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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