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Overview

Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) 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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' is a well-branched, trailing shrub that carries flowers from June to October. It is deciduous and performs in full sun or partial shade provided it is in a sheltered position. The plant accepts a wide range of soils — chalk, clay, loam or sand — so long as they are moist but well-drained and located on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect.

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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' belongs to the genus Fuchsia in the Onagraceae and forms a multi-stemmed, trailing habit with deciduous foliage and a long flowering season from June to October. Its growth suits both planted positions and containers: stems spill neatly over edges, making it a natural choice for hanging baskets and patio pots as well as informal borders. Position it in full sun or partial shade where it will be sheltered from cold winds — east-, south- or west-facing aspects work well. The plant tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand and a wide soil pH range from acid to alkaline, but requires soil that is moist yet drains freely. When grown in containers, keep the rootball evenly moist; in the ground it will cope with typical garden soils so long as drainage is not restricted. Rated H4 (average) for UK hardiness, it will survive most garden winters but will perform best in a protected microclimate. Use it in city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, hanging baskets, and on patios and terraces. Its trailing stems are particularly effective for producing a cascade of flowers from June through October, so sit pots and baskets where those stems can be seen spilling over edges.

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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) 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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E)

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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E)?

Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) need?

Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) 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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E) 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 x bacillaris 'Cottinghamii' (E)?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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