Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (d) (fuchsia 'Heather Rose') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (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 'Heather Rose' is a deciduous, well-branched shrub in the Onagraceae that produces pendant flowers from June to October. It performs best in full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soils. Plant on an east-, south- or west-facing site with some shelter from strong winds. Suitable for borders, patios and containers in an average UK garden (H4).

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 'Heather Rose' sits within the genus Fuchsia and the family Onagraceae and is grown for its long display of summer and autumn blooms, which appear from June to October. The plant is deciduous and forms a well-branched, rounded framework that takes well to shaping and container culture. Position the shrub where it receives full sun or partial shade; it will tolerate east-, south- or west-facing aspects. Soil need not be specialist — chalk, clay, loam or sand are all acceptable provided the planting site remains moist but well drained. The cultivar prefers a sheltered spot to reduce wind damage to the flower stems and foliage. Its UK hardiness is H4 (average), so it is suitable for most mainland gardens when given a protected situation. Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' is at home in city and courtyard plots, cottage or informal schemes, and works equally well in flower borders, beds and patio containers. In a container it will respond to regular watering and feeding through the growing season, while in a border it mixes neatly with perennials that favour similar moisture and aspect. Expect a steady succession of blooms from June through to October, making the shrub useful for late-season structure and colour in the planting.

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 'Heather Rose' (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 'Heather Rose' (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 'Heather Rose' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (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 'Heather Rose' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Heather Rose' (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 'Heather Rose' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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