Overview
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' is a climbing, bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 2.5-4 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' 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, coastal, patio and container plants, climber and wall shrubs, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its climbing, bushy, and spreading branched habit. It typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 4 metres with a spread of 1 to 1.5 metres, reaching full height within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with south, west, or east-facing aspects. It adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a range of pH from acid to alkaline, favouring moist but well-drained or well-drained soils. It offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and 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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Climbing, Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Climber and wall shrubs, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position with full sun or partial shade. Protect from harsh winter winds. Regular watering during dry periods is beneficial. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to promote flowering.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'?
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position with full sun or partial shade. Protect from harsh winter winds. Regular watering during dry periods is beneficial. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to promote flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'?
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' need?
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' 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.
How do I prune Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
How big does Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' grow?
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' reaches a height of 2.5-4 metres and a spread of 1-1.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Lady Boothby' 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 'Lady Boothby'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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