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- Q.Fuchsia Hanging Baskets - I have two fuchsia hanging baskets that I got from Jersey Plants. They have established well and are large and ...
- Q.Jollies Nancy Fuchsia Plant Is Losing Its Leaves And Produces Few Flowers - What's wrong? I have it in a plastic hanging basket in mostly shade.
- Q.Fuchsia - What fertilizer should I use when I replant a fuchsia this autumn? The ground has not been used for at ...
- Q.Wintering Fuchsias - My Fuchsia is still flowering, should I still put it in storage now?
- Q.Planting Winter Hardy Fuchsias - I want to plant winter hard fuchsias in my west facing garden. I need to know how much sun they ...
- Q.How Do You Prune A Fuschia Lambada? - In conservatory but looking rather straggly at present.
- Q.Is My Fuchsia Tree Diseased Or Can It Be Helped? - The fuchsia is a tree about 5 ft tall. It is in a semi-shady spot and is about 40 yrs ...
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mandiLeek on
July 4, 2014Q.fuchsia hanging baskets
I have two fuchsia hanging baskets that I got from Jersey Plants. They have established well and are large and bushy with lots and lots of buds on them. As soon as the buds start to open, however, they dry up and wilt. I can't see any discoloration of the leaves and the soil is moist and I feed once a week. They are in the same position that they have always been and grown really well up until now. What am I doing wrong? I can't see any bugs on the leaves and the leaves look healthy.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
July 8, 2014A.I would investigate three things -- perhaps your plants are getting too much light, too much water, or too much fertilizer. This last is especially suspect, since flowering plants that have lots of green leaves but trouble with flowers often have too much nitrogen/ not enough phosphorous. I would never fertilize anything more than every other week, most flowering plants I would fertilize only once a month. I would use something like a 3-10-3, at 1/2 strength. This article has some more information for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
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- Asked by
darlasmom on
July 6, 2014Q.jollies Nancy fuchsia plant is losing its leaves and produces few flowers
What's wrong? I have it in a plastic hanging basket in mostly shade.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
July 9, 2014A.This description suggest either soil/root problems or insects. Examine your plant for bugs -- this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/common-bugs-and-pests-on-houseplants.htm
If you don't see any of those, look at light and watering. This article has basics of fuschia care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm
Light is tricky for these plants. "Mostly shade" might be too much for your plant; try a place with less shade. You may have to move it around a bit to find the happiest place for it.
A potted plant's life always hangs on watering; if there are no bugs, you're probably either watering too much or too little. Think about the history of the plant -- do you water it a lot, like every day? Or do you sometimes forget it, and only water when it starts to wilt? These questions give you a clue as to what may be the problem, and this article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/watering-your-houseplants-properly.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 20, 2014Q.fuchsia
What fertilizer should I use when I replant a fuchsia this autumn? The ground has not been used for at least forty years. Thank you very much.
Answered by
Nikki on
October 20, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Feed with an acid fertilizer, such as those labeled for Azalea/Rhododendron/Camellia plants, using 1/2 to 1/4 recommended strength and dilute it. You can also add coffee grounds to the soil around your fuchsia plant. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
In addition, you may want to consider loosening and amending your soil with compost prior to planting. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm
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Anonymous on
November 17, 2014Q.Wintering Fuchsias
My Fuchsia is still flowering, should I still put it in storage now?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 17, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Perhaps, this article will be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htm
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Avril Ribeli on
March 23, 2015
I live in Switzerland on the Lake of Lucerne. Winters don't get colder than minus 10 (that is a seveQ.planting winter hardy fuchsias
I want to plant winter hard fuchsias in my west facing garden. I need to know how much sun they can tolerate and how to overwinter them. What are the best varieties?
- Answered by
shelley on
March 23, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is a link to a complete list of fuchsias and their classifications. You are going to want to look at the ones classified VH (very hardy). The hardier varieties are said to handle full sun better.
http://www.nwfuchsiasociety.com/hardies/hardyfuchsias.htmThere is a swiss fuchsia society that you can contact. That is probably going to be an excellent resource for you as you will be able to acquire information about exactly which fuchsias will work in your area and which will not based on other people's experiences in your region.
http://www.fuchsienverein.ch/Here is an article on how to overwinter fuchsias:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-winter-care.htmHere is an article on the care of fuchsias:
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sheila_mellor on
April 11, 2015
EssexQ.how do you prune a fuschia lambada?
In conservatory but looking rather straggly at present.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 11, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I think your fuchsia needs a pinch or two. Here is an article with great visuals on how to pinch your fuchsia to encourage bushier growth:
http://www.jwjonline.net/fuchsia_care.phpYou can propagate the stem tips you pinch off and make more plants if you want. For information on propagating, please visit this link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/propagating-fuchsias.htmFor more information on pinching plants, please visit the following link:
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Patty Hauck on
April 17, 2015
San Francisco, CAQ.Is my fuchsia tree diseased or can it be helped?
The fuchsia is a tree about 5 ft tall. It is in a semi-shady spot and is about 40 yrs old. It only blooms sporadically and some blooms don't quite bloom all the way. The leaves turn yellow and brown and curl up and the bark on it has gotten dry, cracked and basically falling off. I've been watering it, loosened the soil around the base, trimmed it back, propped any sagging branches with sticks, fed it with Miracle Grow. What am I doing wrong and what else can I do to save it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 18, 2015A.I have found an image that show peeling bark of a Fuchsia tree, which is normal.
Has your tree been pruned or trimmed back?http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/13808/tree-fuchsia-bark
Read through these links about Fuchsia plants and there care and possible issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/no-fuchsia-blooms.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/fuchsia-bud-drop.htm
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