Overview
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' is a bushy, trailing shrub in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include hanging baskets, containers and borders.
About
A compact, trailing fuchsia cultivar with small, bright pink and purple flowers, ideal for hanging baskets and containers.
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
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- hanging baskets, containers, borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered, partially shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering and feeding during growing season.
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
- Propagation
- softwood 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
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'?
Prefers sheltered, partially shaded positions with moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering and feeding during growing season.
Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'?
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' need?
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Is Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' 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 'Tom Thumb'?
Softwood cuttings.
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