Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (d) — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (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, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' is a well-branched deciduous fuchsia shrub in the Onagraceae family that flowers from June to October. It prefers full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soil and suits sheltered, east-, south- or west-facing sites. Rated H4 for UK hardiness (average hardy), it will grow in chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils across a range of pH. Use it in patios, containers, city courtyards or mixed flower borders where a long flowering season is needed.

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 cultivar of the genus Fuchsia (family Onagraceae), Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' produces an extended display through summer into autumn, flowering from June to October. As a well-branched deciduous shrub it responds well to a season of regular water and feeding while avoiding waterlogged winter conditions. Plant in a position that receives full sun or partial shade and is sheltered from exposed winds; east-, south- or west-facing aspects suit it best. Soil should be moist but well-drained — the cultivar will take chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH where drainage is adequate. In the UK it carries an H4 rating, meaning average hardiness, so give extra protection in particularly exposed or frost-prone spots. Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' adapts to containers as readily as to flower borders. It works well in courtyard gardens, city patios and informal cottage plantings where shelter and a reliable water supply are available. Regular deadheading will extend bloom, and its long June-to-October flowering period makes it practical for planting where sustained colour is required 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 'Patricia Ann' (d) 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 'Patricia Ann' (d)

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 'Patricia Ann' (d)?

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

What soil does Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (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.

Is Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Patricia Ann' (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 'Patricia Ann' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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