Overview
Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' 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, ideally in sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. This cultivar is particularly attractive 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v)
- 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v)?
Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) need?
Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v) 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 'Variegated Waveney Sunrise' (v)?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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