Overview
Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (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 'Joan Margaret' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within 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 moist but well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is ideal for city gardens, patios, and flower borders. This cultivar can be propagated from softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers seasonal interest extending into winter.
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 'Joan Margaret' (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 'Joan Margaret' (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 'Joan Margaret' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (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 'Joan Margaret' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Joan Margaret' (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 'Joan Margaret' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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