Overview
Fuchsia summa is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia summa 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 summa is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs or trees. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position. It is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Fuchsia summa is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. It offers 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 summa 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 summa
- 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 summa?
Fuchsia summa prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia summa need?
Fuchsia summa 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 summa hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia summa 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 summa?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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