fuchsia 'Valerie Hobbs'

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with moderate to high humidity; ventilate well. During growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. See fuchsia cultivation for further information.

Root softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with bottom heat

Susceptible to vine weevil, capsid bug, fuchsia gall mite, glasshouse whitefly, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

Susceptible to grey moulds and fuchsia rust