Overview
Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' 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 'Naaldwijk 800' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position. Suitable for various garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, patios, and flower borders, it flowers in spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and prefers moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels.
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 'Naaldwijk 800' 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 'Naaldwijk 800'
- 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 'Naaldwijk 800'?
Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' need?
Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' 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 'Naaldwijk 800' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Naaldwijk 800' 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 'Naaldwijk 800'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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