Overview
Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' 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 'Janna Roddenhof' is a deciduous, bushy shrub cultivar of the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers 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 'Janna Roddenhof' 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 'Janna Roddenhof'
- 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 'Janna Roddenhof'?
Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' need?
Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' 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 'Janna Roddenhof' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Janna Roddenhof' 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 'Janna Roddenhof'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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