Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May 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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.

About

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs or trees. This cultivar has a bushy, trailing habit and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for sheltered locations with east, south, or west-facing aspects. Ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as hanging baskets and patio containers, it produces interest in spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series)

Propagation: Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series)?

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) need?

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May 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 to well-drained.

Is Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May 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 'Patricia Hodge' (Buds of May Series)?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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