Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) 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 'Neon White' (Diva Series) is a cultivated Fuchsia in the Onagraceae with a prolonged display from June to October. It forms a well-branched, rounded shrub with deciduous leaves and performs best in sheltered, east- to west-facing positions. Plant where it will receive full sun or partial shade and consistent moisture without waterlogging. Suitable for containers, patios and mixed borders in average UK garden conditions (H4).

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

Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) belongs to the genus Fuchsia within the Onagraceae and is grown as a flowering shrub for gardens and containers. It keeps its leaves through the growing season before dropping for winter and carries flowers through the summer into autumn, providing interest from June to October. Place it where it receives full sun or partial shade; east-, south- or west-facing aspects are all acceptable so long as the site is sheltered from prevailing winds. It tolerates a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — provided they are kept moist but well-drained, and will grow in acid, neutral or alkaline conditions. In the UK it is rated H4 (average hardiness), so avoid the most exposed sites and give protection in very cold winters if sited in containers. Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) works well in city courtyards, patios and cottage-style borders where its long season of bloom can be appreciated up close. In containers use a free-draining compost and keep the rootball evenly moist; in the border incorporate organic matter to improve moisture retention and drainage. Position the plant where its summer-to-autumn flowers can be seen from a seating area or path to make the most of the June–October display.

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 'Neon White' (Diva Series) 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 'Neon White' (Diva Series)

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 'Neon White' (Diva Series)?

Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) need?

Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) 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 'Neon White' (Diva Series) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Neon White' (Diva Series) 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 'Neon White' (Diva Series)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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