Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) 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 'Montrose Village' is a trailing, deciduous fuchsia shrub that performs well in containers and hanging baskets. It carries its flowers over a long season from June to October. Position where it receives full sun or partial shade and where it is sheltered from strong winds. It tolerates a wide range of soils—chalk, clay, loam or sand—provided they are well drained but remain reliably moist.

About the genus

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

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In the garden

A member of the genus Fuchsia, which is largely native to South America, Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' combines a shrub habit with trailing stems that suit elevated planting. It is deciduous and flowers from June to October, so plan displays to take advantage of that extended season. The cultivar sits in hardiness H4, meaning it is average-hardy for UK gardens but benefits from a sheltered aspect in colder localities. Give it a site with full sun or partial shade, ideally east-, south- or west-facing where it will be protected from strong exposure. It will grow in chalk, clay, loam or sand and across acid to alkaline pH ranges; the key is a soil that stays moist without becoming waterlogged. In containers use a free-draining but moisture-retentive compost and check water regularly through warm weather so the root-ball does not dry out. Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' is especially suited to city courtyards, cottage-style borders, patios and hanging baskets where its trailing stems can spill over edges. Lightly trim back the stems after the main flowering flush to tidy growth and encourage fresh shoots. Because it flowers through to October, it can carry a late-summer to autumn display in sheltered containers and baskets.

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 'Montrose Village' (d) 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 'Montrose Village' (d)

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 'Montrose Village' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) 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 'Montrose Village' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Montrose Village' (d) 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 'Montrose Village' (d)?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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