Overview
Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' 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 'Gold Leaf' is a Fuchsia shrub with a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage. It produces flowers from June to October. Plant in a sheltered, east- to west-facing spot or a container for best results.
About the genus
Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.
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In the garden
Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' is a cultivar of Fuchsia grown as a compact, well-branched shrub with deciduous leaves. Its flowering season runs from June to October, giving several months of floral interest on a compact framework of stems. The plant suits both containers and garden beds where a protected siting is available. Position Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' in full sun or partial shade on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect and ensure it has shelter from the coldest winds. It tolerates a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — provided the soil remains moist but well-drained; it will grow in acid, neutral or alkaline conditions. In the UK it carries an H4 rating, which translates to average hardiness, so choose a sheltered spot or container location that avoids exposure to driving winter winds. Use Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' at the front of flower borders, in cottage and informal plantings, or in town courtyards and patios where its seasonal blooms are easily enjoyed. Its combination of compact habit and extended flowering period makes it particularly useful in patio containers and mixed beds where several months of flowers are desired.
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 'Gold Leaf' 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 'Gold Leaf'
- 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 'Gold Leaf'?
Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' need?
Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' 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 'Gold Leaf' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Gold Leaf' 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 'Gold Leaf'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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