Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae (Hardy fuchsia)

Botanical name

Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae

Other names

Hardy fuchsia, Lady's blush fuchsia, Lady's eardrops, Maiden's blush fuchsia

Genus

Fuchsia Fuchsia

Variety or Cultivar

var molinae _ var molinae is an upright deciduous shrub with dark-green ovate leaves. From early summer to mid-autumn, it bears pendant narrow white flowers flushed pale-pink.

Native to

Argentina, Chile

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Arching, Upright

Colour

Flower

White, Flushed pink in Summer; White, Flushed pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Capsid bug , Vine weevil

Specific diseases

Rust

General care

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae (Hardy fuchsia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Greenhouse

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive, free-draining soil in sun or light shade in a sheltered position. In cold areas, provide winter protection.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae (Hardy fuchsia)

Common pest name

Fuchsia gall mite

Scientific pest name

Aculops fuchsiae

Type

Mite

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Recently introduced into the UK via the passenger baggage of a specialist plant collector. Now spreading across southern England and Northern France. Regulation may no longer be appropriate; industry management to be considered.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/