After fall is over, how do you store a fuchsia flowering plant?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htm
How can we kill fuchsia bushes - 'organically'? We moved into our wonderful property (converted barns) over 5 years ago. Behind our house, in what we call our 'secret garden', are the most prolific fuchsia bushes. They are beautiful but have taken over the area. They are confined within an area of perhaps 40' x 20' by stone walls and no-one has been 'in there' for over 50 years! It was 'cultivated' by the previous occupants - over 50 years ago! - and is therefore completely organic. We would like to know how we can kill the fuchsia bushes (some of them!!) as they are so entrenched that we become battered, bruised and exhausted trying to dig them out! Do you have an effective organic suggestion?
We would recommend following the directions found in this article on killing trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-kill-a-tree-killing-trees-in-your-garden.htm
The same principles apply to killing shrubs as they do to killing trees. You could also try aggressive pruning on the bushes that are too big. It will either kill the shrub or return it to a manageable size, which either way will accomplish what you needed.
I want to winter my fuchsias that are in my garden. Can I dig them up and pot them and follow the procedure in your instructions?
Yes, you can do that. Just try to get as much of the rootball as possible.
In two days the leaves dried up or are drying up and it's not flowering.
To alleviate over fertilization and the excess salt buildup this causes, simply place the plant, if it's in a container, in the sink or other suitable location and thoroughly flush it out with water, repeating as needed (3-4 times). Outdoor garden plants can be flushed with a hose.
Remember to allow the plant to drain well in between watering intervals.
Can you plant fuchsia plants in the ground and how to stand the stems upward?
Unless you live in a very warm climate, you'll have to bring them indoors for winter, though some hardy fuchsia varieties are available. In addition, the stems cannot be forced upward, as their normal growing characteristic is somewhat trailing, which is why these are common plants for hanging baskets. For more information on growing and caring for fuchsia plants, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htm
I planted fuchsia starts, 4 to a pot. They had regular sized leaves, then they started turning real tiny and tight and are not getting bigger, but have tiny little blooms.
It is either a lack of water or a lack of nutrients. Make sure they are getting enough water and that you are fertilizing regularly.
I have fuchsias that look like they have curly leaf on them. I can't find the problem listed under fuchsia care. Can you tell me what is the problem?
It could be from a lack of water, a pest issue, or fungus. Increase the watering if the plants feel dry. Check for insects. If you find no signs of pests, it could be due to a fungus of some sort (of which there are many). Treat them with fungicide, like neem oil, and see if this helps any. Neem oil will take care of both any insect problem ans fungal issue the plants may be having.