Overview
Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (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 'Ross Lea' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the Fuchsia genus, known for its distinctive drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and spreading sepals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing, sheltered locations. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. It is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and provides seasonal interest during 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 'Ross Lea' (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 'Ross Lea' (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 'Ross Lea' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (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 'Ross Lea' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Ross Lea' (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 'Ross Lea' (d)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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