Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) — Bushy, Trailing

Overview

Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) is a bushy, trailing shrubs in the genus Fuchsia, part of the Onagraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) 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 'Zus Liebregts' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Fuchsia genus, known for its bushy and trailing habit. Like other Fuchsias, it features drooping flowers with a tubular calyx and spreading sepals, thriving in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. Suitable for sheltered positions facing east, south, or west, it adapts well to various soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is ideal for city gardens, patios, containers, and hanging baskets, 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 'Zus Liebregts' (d) 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 'Zus Liebregts' (d)

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 'Zus Liebregts' (d)?

Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) need?

Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) 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 'Zus Liebregts' (d) hardy in the UK?

Fuchsia 'Zus Liebregts' (d) 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 'Zus Liebregts' (d)?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.

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