Overview
Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (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 'Grandad Fred' 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, preferring a sheltered position with moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid to alkaline pH levels. This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 'Grandad Fred' (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 'Grandad Fred' (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 'Grandad Fred' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (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 'Grandad Fred' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Grandad Fred' (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 'Grandad Fred' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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