Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' 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

A member of the genus Fuchsia and family Onagraceae, Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' is a well-branched shrub with deciduous foliage. It carries its flowers from June to October. Plant in full sun or partial shade on an east-, south- or west-facing site with some shelter. Suits a range of soils that are moist but well-drained, including chalk, clay, loam and sand, across neutral to acidic or alkaline conditions.

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 'Nicki's Findling' sits within the genus Fuchsia (family Onagraceae) and presents as a well-branched, multi-stemmed shrub with leaves that are shed seasonally. It flowers from June to October, offering a prolonged display across summer into autumn. Position the plant in full sun or partial shade on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect and avoid exposed sites; a sheltered situation suits it best. Soil may be chalk, clay, loam or sand provided it remains moist but well-drained, and it tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH. In UK terms it carries an H4 rating, which equates to average hardiness; choose a protected spot in cooler districts and consider container culture where microclimate control is easier. Its tolerance of a wide range of soils and light levels makes it straightforward to place: recommended uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal schemes, patios and containers, and traditional flower borders and beds. Expect regular flowering from June to October, which helps sustain colour in borders and keeps patio containers floriferous into autumn.

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 'Nicki's Findling' 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 'Nicki's Findling'

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 'Nicki's Findling'?

Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' need?

Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' 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 'Nicki's Findling' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Nicki's Findling' 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 'Nicki's Findling'?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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