Overview
Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (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 'Golden Anniversary' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west aspects. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. This cultivar is particularly valued for its spring and summer 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 'Golden Anniversary' (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 'Golden Anniversary' (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 'Golden Anniversary' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (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 'Golden Anniversary' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Golden Anniversary' (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 'Golden Anniversary' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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