Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' — Bushy or arching shrub; trailing in basket cultivars

Overview

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' is a bushy or arching shrub; trailing in basket cultivars shrub in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous, or evergreen in mild areas; oval, toothed, mid to dark green foliage. Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' grows best in partial shade to full sun; light shade gives the best flower colour, and tolerates fertile and moisture-retentive loam soils and acid and neutral or alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2-H3 for tender kinds; H4-H5 for hardy shrubs.

About

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' is a hybrid fuchsia shrub notable for its extended flowering season from June to October. It forms a well-branched, arching habit and some selections are trailing for hanging baskets. Leaves are oval and toothed, mid to dark green, and the foliage may be deciduous or remain evergreen in milder areas. Plant in a sheltered, east- or west-facing spot in fertile, moisture-retentive loam and give light shade for the best flower colour.

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

A cultivated selection within the genus Fuchsia (family Onagraceae), Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' belongs to a group whose wild relatives occur mainly in the Americas and some Pacific islands. As a hybrid form it is grown for its long display of pendulous flowers, reliably appearing from June to October in UK gardens. Position it where it receives partial shade to full sun; light shade will generally produce the most vivid flower colour. Soils should be a fertile, moisture-retentive loam with good drainage, and acceptable on acid, neutral or alkaline ground provided it stays moist but not waterlogged. Choose a sheltered site, ideally facing east or west, particularly for the more tender selections. Hardiness varies within the cultivated group: tender kinds sit around H2–H3 (half-hardy to borderline) while the more robust garden shrubs are H4–H5 (average to hardy), so winter protection or a favourable microclimate may be needed for the former. Use stronger-rooted forms in mixed shrub borders or patio containers and select trailing cultivars for hanging baskets; light shade will give the best flower colour.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fuchsia

Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun; light shade gives the best flower colour
Soil type: Fertile, moisture-retentive loam
Soil pH: Acid, neutral or alkaline
Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
Aspect: West or east facing for preference
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2-H3 for tender kinds; H4-H5 for hardy shrubs

Plant details

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy or arching shrub; trailing in basket cultivars
Foliage: Deciduous, or evergreen in mild areas; oval, toothed, mid to dark green

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince'

Cultivation: Hardy fuchsias behave as herbaceous plants in cold gardens, dying back to a woody base and reshooting in late spring, so plant them a little deeper than usual to protect the crown and be patient before assuming a loss. Feed and water freely, since continuous flowering is hungry work. Tender cultivars need frost-free winter quarters or annual replacement from cuttings.
Pruning: Leave top growth over winter as crown protection, then cut hardy kinds back to a low framework in mid-spring once new buds break. Pinch young shoots to build a bushy plant, and prune tender kinds hard in spring after overwintering.
Propagation: Softwood cuttings root with unusual ease in spring and summer and are the standard method for every cultivar. Species can be grown from seed.
Pest resistance: Vine weevil in containers, capsid bug distorting shoot tips, and fuchsia gall mite, which causes severely deformed growth and has no chemical cure.
Disease resistance: Fuchsia rust produces orange pustules on leaf undersides in humid conditions, and grey mould affects plants overwintered under glass.

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince'?

Hardy fuchsias behave as herbaceous plants in cold gardens, dying back to a woody base and reshooting in late spring, so plant them a little deeper than usual to protect the crown and be patient before assuming a loss. Feed and water freely, since continuous flowering is hungry work. Tender cultivars need frost-free winter quarters or annual replacement from cuttings.

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince'?

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' prefers partial shade to full sun; light shade gives the best flower colour. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' need?

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' grows best in fertile and moisture-retentive loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral or alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well drained.

How do I prune Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince'?

Leave top growth over winter as crown protection, then cut hardy kinds back to a low framework in mid-spring once new buds break. Pinch young shoots to build a bushy plant, and prune tender kinds hard in spring after overwintering.

Is Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.

How do I propagate Fuchsia Hybrids, Hardy 'Sealand Prince'?

Softwood cuttings root with unusual ease in spring and summer and are the standard method for every cultivar. Species can be grown from seed.

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