Botanical name
Fuchsia 'Minirose'
Other names
Fuchsia 'Minirose', Fuchsia 'Mini Rose'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Minirose' _ 'Minirose' is a compact, upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with ovate, toothed, mid- to dark green leaves, and, throughout summer, small flowers with white sepals and single, magenta corollas.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Bushy, Upright
Colour
Flower
Magenta, White in Summer
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
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 6. If needed, can be cut back low to reduce size.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Where to grow
Fuchsia 'Minirose' (Fuchsia 'Minirose') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or light shade in shelter. Plant the base of the stem 5cm below the soil surface. In cold areas, provide a deep winter mulch & shelter from cold drying winds. May be taller & semi-evergreen in areas with mild winters.
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