Overview
Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' 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 'Walz Telescoop' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Fuchsia, which includes shrubs or trees with drooping flowers featuring a tubular calyx and spreading sepals. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is suitable for sheltered locations with east, south, or west-facing aspects and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels. 'Walz Telescoop' is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders, 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 'Walz Telescoop' 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 'Walz Telescoop'
- 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 'Walz Telescoop'?
Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' need?
Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' 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 'Walz Telescoop' hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Walz Telescoop' 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 Telescoop'?
Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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