Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) (fuchsia [Jollies Macon]) — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) 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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) is a well-branched fuchsia cultivar selected for an extended flowering display from June to October. It is a deciduous shrub that performs best in full sun to partial shade and in sheltered locations. Plants prefer soils that stay moist but are well drained and will tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Suited to patios, borders and courtyard planting where its long season of bloom can be seen up close.

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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) is a cultivated selection within the genus Fuchsia grown for repeat flowering through the summer and into autumn. The plant is deciduous and forms a well-branched, rounded shrub habit that carries its flowers from June to October, making it useful where a longer season of colour is desired. Place the plant in full sun or partial shade on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect; brighter morning light with shelter from prevailing winds suits it well. It accepts chalk, clay, loam or sand and a range of soil pH (acid to alkaline), but requires soil that remains moist yet drains freely. Hardiness is H4 (average) so it tolerates typical UK winters in sheltered spots; in exposed situations give winter protection or site it against a wall. Use Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) in city courtyards, patio containers, cottage or informal borders and mixed flower beds where the blooms can be appreciated at close range. Containers keep root moisture more consistent and will extend the display late into the season when watered and sheltered from strong winds.

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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) 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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR)

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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR)?

Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) need?

Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) 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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR) 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 Jollies Macon ('Brfu 12811'PBR)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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