Overview

Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) 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 'Fuksie Foetsie' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the genus Fuchsia, known for its distinctive drooping flowers with tubular calyxes and spreading sepals. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, as well as flower borders and beds. 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 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) 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 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E)

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 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E)?

Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) need?

Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) 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 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E) 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 'Fuksie Foetsie' (E)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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