Overview

Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its distinctive drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and spreading sepals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, patios, and flower borders, it prefers moist but well-drained soil across a range of soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings, 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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (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 'Tamara Balyasnikova' (d)?

Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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