Overview
Fuchsia 'King George' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'King George' 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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.
About
A well-branched, trailing shrub in the genus Fuchsia grown for its summer-to-autumn flowering. It has deciduous foliage and produces flowers from June to October. Suited to sheltered, east- to west-facing positions, it adapts to a wide range of soils if they are reasonably drained. It is classed H4 for UK conditions, meaning average winter hardiness.
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 'King George' is a trailing, well-branched shrub in the Onagraceae family that carries its flowers from June to October. The plant is deciduous and presents a form that suits elevated or edge positions where the stems can hang or spill. It is valued where a long flowering season is required through the summer and into early autumn. Grow it in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand; it tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline soils provided they are moist but well-drained or at least well-drained. Position plants in sheltered sites on east-, south- or west-facing aspects to reduce exposure to strong winds; its H4 rating translates to average hardiness in UK gardens, so exposed coastal or very windy locations may need additional protection. Fuchsia 'King George' works well in containers, patio tubs and hanging baskets where the trailing habit can be displayed, and it fits city courtyards as well as cottage and informal borders. Use it where a sheltered, sunny or part-shaded spot is available and where its flowering run from June to October can be enjoyed at close range in seating or entrance areas.
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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fuchsia 'King George' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'King George'
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'King George'?
Fuchsia 'King George' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'King George' need?
Fuchsia 'King George' 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 to well-drained.
Is Fuchsia 'King George' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'King George' 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 'King George'?
Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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