Botanical name
Fuchsia 'Multa'
Other names
Fuchsia 'Multa'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Multa' _ 'Multa' is a semi-trailing, deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves and single, red and pale purple flowers blooming from summer to autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
Colour
Flower
Red, Pale-purple in Summer; Red, Pale-purple in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
In early spring, cut back the previous year's flowering stums to two strong buds.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Where to grow
Fuchsia 'Multa' (Fuchsia 'Multa') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant outdoors in moist, fertile soil with the base of the stem 5cm below the soil surface. Provide a deep winter mulch and shelter from cold drying winds. This cultivar is best used as a patio/container plant.
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