Overview
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' is a bushy, trailing shrub in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3.6 m tall and 3 m wide. Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' grows best in full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders and containers. It is native to Southern South America.
About
Fuchsia magellanica – commonly known as the hummingbird fuchsia, hardy fuchsia or chilco – is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family Onagraceae, native to the lower Southern Cone of southern South America.
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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 shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3.6 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers
- Native to
- Southern South America
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered position, avoid harsh winds
- Pruning
- Prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage growth
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer
- 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 magellanica 'Hawkshead'?
Prefers sheltered position, avoid harsh winds.
Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead'?
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' prefers full shade. It suits partial shade positions.
What soil does Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' need?
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead'?
Prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage growth.
How big does Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' grow?
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' reaches a height of 3.6 m and a spread of 3 m.
Is Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Fuchsia magellanica 'Hawkshead'?
Softwood cuttings in summer.
More in the Fuchsia genus
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- Fuchsia 'Lancashire Lass'
- Fuchsia 'Maxine's Smile'
- Fuchsia 'My Little Sparkler'
- Fuchsia 'Turkish Delight'
- Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d)fuchsia 'Adrienne'
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