small-leaved fuchsia

How to Grow and Care for small-leaved fuchsia

small-leaved fuchsia · Fuchsia microphylla

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Alternatively grow in a container and overwinter under glass. See fuchsia cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing small-leaved fuchsia

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Alternatively grow in a container and overwinter under glass. See fuchsia cultivation for further advice

How to Water small-leaved fuchsia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for small-leaved fuchsia?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for small-leaved fuchsia?

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What Soil Is Best for small-leaved fuchsia?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for small-leaved fuchsia?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize small-leaved fuchsia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune small-leaved fuchsia?

Shorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.

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How to Propagate small-leaved fuchsia?

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant small-leaved fuchsia?

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How to Care for small-leaved fuchsia in Winter?

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How to Plant small-leaved fuchsia?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Alternatively grow in a container and overwinter under glass. See fuchsia cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot small-leaved fuchsia?

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How to Harvest small-leaved fuchsia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fuchsia rust, grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, fuchsia flea beetle, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

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The Toxicity of small-leaved fuchsia

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of small-leaved fuchsia

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMexico and Central America

Scientific Classification

Species
Fuchsia microphylla
Genus
Fuchsia
Family
Onagraceae
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