Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d) — Bushy

Overview

Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, known for its bushy habit. Like other Fuchsias, it produces drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered locations facing east, south, or west. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for city gardens, patios, and flower borders, offering 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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d)?

Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (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 'Snow Burner' (California Dreamers Series) (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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