Overview
Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its drooping flowers with a tubular calyx, four spreading sepals, and four upright petals. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west aspects. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. This hardy plant (H4) is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings and 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges
- 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges?
Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges need?
Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Tinker Bell' Hodges 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 'Tinker Bell' Hodges?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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