Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (d) (fuchsia 'Flying Cloud') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (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 'Flying Cloud' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits sheltered positions with east, south, or west aspects. It is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, offering interest into the winter season.

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 'Flying Cloud' (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 'Flying Cloud' (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 'Flying Cloud' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (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 'Flying Cloud' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Flying Cloud' (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 'Flying Cloud' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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