I just bought an Angel Earring "snowfire" fuchsia and would like to grow it in the ground. The spot I want to try is beneath a large birch tree where it will get dappled early morning sun and shade the rest of the day.

It will be subject to very hot temperatures 95+ much of the summer (I picked this type because it's reputed to be heat tolerant).

Any advice for planting to help it? Should I use a lot of mulch? Any special soil preparation?

Thanks, I'm new to fuchsias.