GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Fuchsias

Fuchsia · Shrub

Hardiness
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
0.2–15 m × —
Soil
moist-but-well-drained soil
Flowering
June–November
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Fuchsia gall mite: Prune out affected growth immediately and dispose of it in general waste, not compost.

Fuchsia rust: Remove infected leaves promptly and avoid wetting foliage when watering to reduce spread.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or beer traps, and hand-pick pests at night.

Vine weevil: Apply biological controls containing nematodes to the soil in autumn and spring.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation around plants and water at the base to keep foliage dry.

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