Overview
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) 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 'Whiteknights Ruby' is a bushy, trailing shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, which comprises deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees known for their drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and distinctive sepals and petals. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring fertile, well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits sheltered positions and is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, hanging baskets, patios, and containers, 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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) 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 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T)
- 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 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T)?
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) need?
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) 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 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) hardy in the UK?
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T) 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 'Whiteknights Ruby' (T)?
Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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