Fuchsia 'Cascade'

Description: Trailing Fuchsia 'Cascade' is a half-hardy perennial celebrated for its graceful, pendulous growth habit and prolific display of elegant pink and white pendant flowers. This vigorous cultivar produces abundant blooms from late spring through to the first autumn frosts, making it an exceptional choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, and elevated containers where its cascading stems can be fully appreciated. The plant develops mid-green, ovate foliage that provides an attractive backdrop to the distinctive two-tone flowers. In South England, this variety thrives when positioned in partial or dappled shade, away from harsh midday sun which can scorch foliage and diminish flowering longevity. The trailing stems typically extend 30–60 cm, creating a full, lush display ideal for creating summer colour at eye level or above. Fuchsias are renowned for attracting bees and butterflies, adding wildlife value to patios and gardens. Though technically perennial, it is grown as an annual bedding plant in the UK, overwintered under frost protection or replaced seasonally. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flower production, whilst consistent moisture and fortnightly high-potash feeding sustain vigorous growth and prolific blooming throughout the season.

Other benefits: deciduous, hanging baskets, containers, summer bedding, patio pots

Position: full sun to partial shade