Due to the multitude of new varieties, choosing a fuchsia that perfectly fits the gardener's vision is not easy.From low, compact varieties with small single flowers to varieties with stems growing up to 1.5 meters in length and flowers over 5 centimeters in diameter.
The basic feature that we should pay attention to when selecting fuchsia is their habit, which determines the way they are displayed. There are three basic types of varieties. Upright (shrub) fuchsia plants have stiff, erect shoots, which makes them suitable for tree-like forms. Varieties with single or semi-double flowers dominate.
Growing fuchsia in the ground
Among fuchsia there are several species suitable for cultivation in the ground, they include wild species such as Fuchsia magellanica, Fuchsia regia subsp. reitzii, as well as some breeding forms obtained from these wild species.Ground fuchsia feel best in a normal, well-drained garden substrate.
If it maintains a sufficient level of humidity, the shrubs can also be grown in sunny places.Fuchsia should be planted in June and July, fed rather moderately, for the first time in spring, then at the beginning of flowering. In autumn, cut the plants to a height of about 30 cm.
Fuchsia should be combined with accompanying ground cover plants, which warm up in winter and shade the root ball in summer.In this role, e.g. ivy, periwinkle and Siberian thirst.
Strongly growing varieties can reach up to 80 centimeters in height.Cultivars with semi-translucent habit are suitable for both ampelas and standing pots.They are characterized by a huge variety of flowers - from single to full. Pendulous varieties with strongly overhanging shoots work well in hanging containers.
