What S An Easy Way To Know The Difference Between A Seed Pod And New Bloom

Question

I’m trying to deadhead my fuchsia daily. I’m new to this. How do I recognize a seed pod to deadhead vs a new bloom?

Answer 1

The seedpods on some fuchsias look like a smooth, ripe berry. You can leave those because the birds eat them. Other fuchsia seedpods are a long, thin four-sided pod similar to a bean pod. The flower buds are a closed funnel shape. See the photos below.

https://nathistoc.bio.uci.edu/plants/Onagraceae/Epilobium%20canum.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/harvesting-fuchsia-seeds.htm

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