Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' 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, hanging basket and patio and container plants.

About

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' is a Fuchsia cultivar with trailing shoots and deciduous foliage that performs well in containers and hanging baskets. It reliably produces flowers from June to October. The plant prefers a sheltered position with east, south or west aspect. It suits a range of soils provided they are well drained and kept reasonably moist.

About the genus

Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees.

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In the garden

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' belongs to the genus Fuchsia, a group of mainly Central and South American shrubs and small trees that have been cultivated into many garden varieties. This cultivar carries a trailing habit and deciduous leaves, making it suitable where cascading growth is wanted rather than an upright shrub. Expect a long display from June to October. Plant in a position that receives full sun or partial shade and is protected from strong winds; the cultivar is listed for sheltered exposure and favours east-, south- or west-facing sites. It will tolerate a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — and copes across pH levels from acid to alkaline, but requires moist yet well-drained conditions rather than waterlogging. In containers use a free-draining compost and avoid letting the rootball dry out completely through hot spells. Hardiness is H4 (average) so it tolerates typical UK conditions with attention in exposed sites and colder winters; siting it in a sheltered courtyard or against a wall will reduce winter stress. Practical uses include hanging baskets, patio containers, courtyard and cottage-style borders where trailing habit is an asset. It flowers from June to October, providing an extended period of interest through the summer and into autumn.

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, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Trailing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer'

Propagation: Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer'?

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' need?

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' 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 to well-drained.

Is Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Walz Lucifer' 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 'Walz Lucifer'?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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