Overview
Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (d) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.
About
Fuchsia 'Ruth King' is a well-branched, trailing shrub valued for a long flowering season from June to October. It is deciduous and performs well in full sun or partial shade. Plant in a sheltered spot on east, south or west aspects for best results. Suited to containers, hanging baskets and courtyard planting.
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 'Ruth King' is a trailing shrub with a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage, carrying flowers through June to October. It suits positions that receive full sun or partial shade and benefits from shelter from exposed winds. Soil is flexible: this fuchsia will grow in chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline conditions provided the root area is moist but well drained. Position on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect where drainage and protection from cold drafts are assured. Hardiness is H4, which translates as average hardiness across the UK; plants in very exposed sites may need winter cover or the security of a container moved to a protected spot. Use Fuchsia 'Ruth King' in hanging baskets or patio containers so its trailing stems can be displayed, or tuck it into cottage and informal borders and city courtyard schemes where shelter is available. In containers it responds well to regular watering through the growing season and will extend its pendant stems to maximise flowering between June and October.
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 'Ruth King' (d) 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 'Ruth King' (d)
- 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 'Ruth King' (d)?
Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (d) need?
Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (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 to well-drained.
Is Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (d) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Ruth King' (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 'Ruth King' (d)?
Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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