Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (d) (fuchsia 'Julie Horton') — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (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 'Julie Horton' is a deciduous, well-branched shrub in the Onagraceae prized for an extended flowering season from June to October. It suits positions in full sun or partial shade and prefers consistently moist but well-drained soils across a wide range of types and pH. With an H4 rating it tolerates average UK winters when planted in a sheltered spot. The plant works equally well in borders or in containers on a patio.

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 'Julie Horton' is a deciduous shrub with a compact, well-branched habit and a long run of flowers between June and October. It belongs to the Fuchsia group within Onagraceae and is grown primarily for its summer-to-autumn blooms and manageable size. Sit this fuchsia where it receives full sun or a little sheltering afternoon shade on east-, south- or west-facing aspects. It will grow in chalk, clay, loam or sand so long as the soil remains moist but well-drained; it is tolerant of acid, alkaline or neutral pH. Aim for a sheltered position to reduce winter damage: H4 indicates average winter hardiness for the UK, so plants benefit from a frost-free microclimate or protection in colder gardens. Use Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' in city and courtyard schemes, cottage and informal borders, or as a container specimen on a patio where regular watering can be managed. Its compact form fits neatly into flower borders and beds without overwhelming adjacent perennials. Flowering from June to October provides an extended season of interest on the shrub itself, carrying colour well into autumn.

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 'Julie Horton' (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 'Julie Horton' (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 'Julie Horton' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (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 'Julie Horton' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Julie Horton' (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 'Julie Horton' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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