Overview
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica 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
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit. As a member of the Onagraceae family, it thrives in well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. This cultivar prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from a sheltered aspect facing east, south, or west. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as containers and hanging baskets. Propagation is typically done via softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica 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 magellanica var. magellanica
- 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 magellanica var. magellanica?
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica need?
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica 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 magellanica var. magellanica hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia magellanica var. magellanica 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 magellanica var. magellanica?
Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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