Overview
Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' 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 'Natty Noodle' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, which includes shrubs or trees that may be deciduous or evergreen. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. 'Natty Noodle' is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and offers seasonal interest in 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 'Natty Noodle' 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 'Natty Noodle'
- 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 'Natty Noodle'?
Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' need?
Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' 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 'Natty Noodle' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Natty Noodle' 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 'Natty Noodle'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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