Can Fuschia Grow With Small Cypress That Gets 11-7-7 Fertilizer?

Question

I want to plant Swingtime Fuschia in a hanging basket with a small Cypress. The fertilizer I use on the Cypress is Scott’s Evergreen Flowering Tree & Shrub (11-7-7). Is that too acidic for the Fuschia to do well?

Answer 1

I would not plant the two in the same container. They will compete for nutrients and space, and likely, one will kill the other over time.

I will include articles for the care of each:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/growing-cypress-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm

I do think that the fertilizer won't be too horrible for it, but you will want to dilute it in half, and add supplemented phosphorus and potassium for the best results.