This elegant upright fuchsia produces masses of dangling two-tone flowers that bring long-lasting colour and movement to pots, borders, and patio displays throughout summer. Fuchsia ‘Upright Display’ forms a bushy, upright habit rather than trailing, making it perfect for adding height and structure to mixed containers or garden planting schemes. Flowering from late spring until the first frosts, it creates a vibrant display that also attracts pollinating insects into the garden.
Fuchsia ‘Upright Display’, commonly known simply as Fuchsia, is loved for its graceful lantern-like blooms and reliable flowering performance. The contrasting sepals and petals create a striking display against fresh green foliage, while the upright growth habit makes it especially useful for patio pots and central planting within larger containers. A classic British summer favourite, it provides months of colour with very little effort.
Tender Perennial
Bushy, Upright, Long Flowering
Flowers: Late Spring to First Frosts
Foliage: Spring to Autumn
Scientific Name
Fuchsia ‘Upright Display’
Common Name
Fuchsia
Origin
Cultivated hybrid originating from Central and South American Fuchsia species
Pruning Tips
Remove faded flowers and lightly trim stems through summer to encourage continued blooming. Cut back more heavily before overwintering or in spring once new growth begins.
Wildlife Value
The nectar-rich flowers are loved by bees and can also attract hoverflies and other pollinating insects.
Positioning
Best grown in full sun or partial shade in patio pots, borders, and mixed containers. Prefers a sheltered position protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun.
Water
Keep compost evenly moist during the growing season, especially during warmer weather. Container-grown plants may need watering daily in summer. Avoid letting compost dry out completely.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-draining compost or soil enriched with organic matter.
Food
Feed every 1–2 weeks during the growing season with a balanced or high-potash liquid fertiliser to encourage prolonged flowering.
Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans. The small berries are technically edible once ripe, although not commonly eaten.
Sprouts Top Tips
Upright fuchsias work brilliantly as a central feature in larger patio containers, surrounded by trailing plants to create a full layered summer display.
