Overview
Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' 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 microphylla 'Polly' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which includes both shrubs and trees known for their distinctive drooping flowers with tubular calyxes and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is typically propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and is of interest during 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 microphylla 'Polly' 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 microphylla 'Polly'
- 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 microphylla 'Polly'?
Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' need?
Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' 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 microphylla 'Polly' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia microphylla 'Polly' 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 microphylla 'Polly'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Fuchsia genus
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- Fuchsia 'Henri Poincaré'
- Fuchsia 'Lancashire Lass'
- Fuchsia 'Maxine's Smile'
- Fuchsia 'My Little Sparkler'
- Fuchsia 'Turkish Delight'
- Fuchsia 'Adrienne' (d)fuchsia 'Adrienne'
- Fuchsia 'Angela Leslie' (d)fuchsia 'Angela Leslie'