I have it in a hanging basket. It just does not seem to be getting any fuller, it is sort of "spindley" looking. I have been watering it daily, feeding about every two weeks. I previously had it hanging in the morning sun of about four hours, it brought on a wilted look, so I have had it on the shaded side of the porch for a few weeks now, which improved, but still just seems not thickening up.
These plants do best in part sun. This should help with the legginess. Also, the plant may simply need to be trimmed back a bit to promote new growth.
Thanks for your help, Cindy.
I bought a hanging fuchsia recently. It looked beautiful with lots of blooms. The branches appear a little droopy to me now. What plant food? It gets afternoon sun, should I move it?
This plant needs shade. The afternoon sun is too strong for it. Move it to a spot that only gets morning or filtered sun.
I replanted two fuchsias this spring and both have grown into big beautiful plants, but not a bloom on either and no sign of any buds.
You may be lacking phosphorus. If there is a lack of phosphorus in the soil, plants will have little to no blooms. You can either use a phosphorus rich fertilizer or add some bone meal to the soil.
Old fuchsia has been pruned. Leaves have curled up but not died and there are no flowers.
Up the watering and give it some phosphorus rich fertilizer or add bone meal to the soil to help encourage blooming.
How does one develop a new variety and color of fuchsia? Does one cross pollinate, graft or what?
You would cross pollinate. This article talks more about how:
http://www.fuchsiaflower.co.uk/hybridizing.htm
My fuchsia plant flowers and then has these dark pods that eventually fall off. Can these pods be replanted to start more plants or can they be dried and used for teas? Is there any useful purpose for the pods?
Yes, these pods contain seeds and you can try starting the seeds. This article will explain how:
http://www.bonsaigarden.net/growing_fuchsia_from_seed.html
What is the best way to winter a fuchsia in eastern Washington?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htm
If it is a hardy fuchsia variety, then If you want to leave it in the garden, cut it back and give it a generous covering with mulch over winter.