Overview
Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' 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 'Lustre Improved' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar of the genus Fuchsia, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their drooping flowers with tubular calyxes and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and provides interest in spring and summer.
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 'Lustre Improved' 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 'Lustre Improved'
- 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 'Lustre Improved'?
Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' need?
Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' 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 'Lustre Improved' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Lustre Improved' 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 'Lustre Improved'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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