Overview
Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (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 'Pink Ballet Girl' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and spreading sepals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and flower borders, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated through softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. It provides 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 'Pink Ballet Girl' (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 'Pink Ballet Girl' (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 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (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 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Pink Ballet Girl' (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 'Pink Ballet Girl' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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