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Best time to prune / cut back overgrown Cape Fuschia ?
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I managed to grow a rather large Cape Fuschia in my garden and it has reached a height of over 1.5m and a spread of about 1m. The plant is hardy and remained in leaf throughout last winter. The problem is that in its current state it is crowding out the surrounding plants. I was wondering should I cut it back slightly now ( just before the onset of winter) and then give it the hard pruning next spring ? I am concerned for the plants in its close vicinity which flower in late spring. If cutting it back now is a viable option how far should I cut ? I am worried about the Peony which is directly behind it and which usually flowers in May. Thanks, UC |
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Best time to prune / cut back overgrown Cape Fuschia ?
"Sacha" wrote... after "Uncle-C" wrote: I managed to grow a rather large Cape Fuschia in my garden and it has reached a height of over 1.5m and a spread of about 1m. The plant is hardy and remained in leaf throughout last winter. The problem is that in its current state it is crowding out the surrounding plants. I was wondering should I cut it back slightly now ( just before the onset of winter) and then give it the hard pruning next spring ? I am concerned for the plants in its close vicinity which flower in late spring. If cutting it back now is a viable option how far should I cut ? I am worried about the Peony which is directly behind it and which usually flowers in May. This is Phygelius capensis, not a Fuchsia at all but it really is a lovely plant and comes through the winter with us here, too. Cut back finished flower stalks or cut it back to just above where you can see new growth starting on the stems in early spring, leaving about 8" or so of stem. In your case, if there is danger of frost, I'd do the latter, leaving the present growth on it as some form of winter protection. My personal favourite is P. Moonraker. I find these almost invasive and have to chop them back ruthlessly, to about half their growth, after they have flowered so they stay at the size I want. One grows rampant right under a tree, it does get sunlight as the tree crown is quite high. They also send out runners that root in the borders where they touch the soil and these I chop off and compost but you can use them for propagation if you want more. From that you will gather layering is a good method of increasing your stock. (in the Thames Valley) -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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Best time to prune / cut back overgrown Cape Fuschia ?
Bob Hobden wrote:
"Sacha" wrote... after "Uncle-C" wrote: I managed to grow a rather large Cape Fuschia in my garden and it has reached a height of over 1.5m and a spread of about 1m. The plant is hardy and remained in leaf throughout last winter. The problem is that in its current state it is crowding out the surrounding plants. I was wondering should I cut it back slightly now ( just before the onset of winter) and then give it the hard pruning next spring ? I am concerned for the plants in its close vicinity which flower in late spring. If cutting it back now is a viable option how far should I cut ? I am worried about the Peony which is directly behind it and which usually flowers in May. This is Phygelius capensis, not a Fuchsia at all but it really is a lovely plant and comes through the winter with us here, too. Cut back finished flower stalks or cut it back to just above where you can see new growth starting on the stems in early spring, leaving about 8" or so of stem. In your case, if there is danger of frost, I'd do the latter, leaving the present growth on it as some form of winter protection. My personal favourite is P. Moonraker. I find these almost invasive and have to chop them back ruthlessly, to about half their growth, after they have flowered so they stay at the size I want. One grows rampant right under a tree, it does get sunlight as the tree crown is quite high. They also send out runners that root in the borders where they touch the soil and these I chop off and compost but you can use them for propagation if you want more. From that you will gather layering is a good method of increasing your stock. (in the Thames Valley) Ours are almost as vigorous but never flower. Any ideas as to what we could be doing wrong ? Thanks Paul (also in Thames valley) -- CTC Right to Ride Rep. for Richmond upon Thames |
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Best time to prune / cut back overgrown Cape Fuschia ?
"Paul Luton" wrote Bob Hobden wrote: "Sacha" wrote... after "Uncle-C" wrote: I managed to grow a rather large Cape Fuschia in my garden and it has reached a height of over 1.5m and a spread of about 1m. The plant is hardy and remained in leaf throughout last winter. The problem is that in its current state it is crowding out the surrounding plants. I was wondering should I cut it back slightly now ( just before the onset of winter) and then give it the hard pruning next spring ? I am concerned for the plants in its close vicinity which flower in late spring. If cutting it back now is a viable option how far should I cut ? I am worried about the Peony which is directly behind it and which usually flowers in May. This is Phygelius capensis, not a Fuchsia at all but it really is a lovely plant and comes through the winter with us here, too. Cut back finished flower stalks or cut it back to just above where you can see new growth starting on the stems in early spring, leaving about 8" or so of stem. In your case, if there is danger of frost, I'd do the latter, leaving the present growth on it as some form of winter protection. My personal favourite is P. Moonraker. I find these almost invasive and have to chop them back ruthlessly, to about half their growth, after they have flowered so they stay at the size I want. One grows rampant right under a tree, it does get sunlight as the tree crown is quite high. They also send out runners that root in the borders where they touch the soil and these I chop off and compost but you can use them for propagation if you want more. From that you will gather layering is a good method of increasing your stock. (in the Thames Valley) Ours are almost as vigorous but never flower. Any ideas as to what we could be doing wrong ? Pruning to keep them tidy in the spring/summer and thereby pruning off the flowering stems? :-) I prune hard in autumn back to where I want the plant to grow from and then don't do anything until the flowers die when I prune again back to buds below the flowers and they reflower from there. -- Regards Bob Hobden -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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Best time to prune / cut back overgrown Cape Fuschia ?
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says... Bob Hobden wrote: "Sacha" wrote... after "Uncle-C" wrote: I managed to grow a rather large Cape Fuschia in my garden and it has reached a height of over 1.5m and a spread of about 1m. The plant is hardy and remained in leaf throughout last winter. The problem is that in its current state it is crowding out the surrounding plants. I was wondering should I cut it back slightly now ( just before the onset of winter) and then give it the hard pruning next spring ? I am concerned for the plants in its close vicinity which flower in late spring. If cutting it back now is a viable option how far should I cut ? I am worried about the Peony which is directly behind it and which usually flowers in May. This is Phygelius capensis, not a Fuchsia at all but it really is a lovely plant and comes through the winter with us here, too. Cut back finished flower stalks or cut it back to just above where you can see new growth starting on the stems in early spring, leaving about 8" or so of stem. In your case, if there is danger of frost, I'd do the latter, leaving the present growth on it as some form of winter protection. My personal favourite is P. Moonraker. I find these almost invasive and have to chop them back ruthlessly, to about half their growth, after they have flowered so they stay at the size I want. One grows rampant right under a tree, it does get sunlight as the tree crown is quite high. They also send out runners that root in the borders where they touch the soil and these I chop off and compost but you can use them for propagation if you want more. From that you will gather layering is a good method of increasing your stock. (in the Thames Valley) Ours are almost as vigorous but never flower. Any ideas as to what we could be doing wrong ? Thanks Paul (also in Thames valley) The most common reason for these not flowering is the attention of the "Figwort weavil" a small native weavil, black and white in colour, does little apparent damage but feeds on the shoot tips and prevents flowering. either spray in early summer or cut the tops of the shoots off and burn them, the plant will then flower on the side shoots. -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
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