I'd wait on the fuchsia and forget pruning the jasmine. Even though we
haven't had any winter to speak of, February and March can offer some
pretty severe weather in this area and you could still get tip dieback of
the fuchsia. Hold off until the end of this month. Winter jasmine is a
lump - sorry, shrub - that is best left unpruned to develop a natural
arching/sprawling form. I guess you could remove the older stems if space
is an issue.............I'm not sure it would improve on the form any,
though, and they will continue to produce blooms regardless of age.

pam - gardengal


sam wrote:

I have some cutting back/trimming questions...

First, Fuchsia procumbens - It's long and wiry and I planned to cut it
all the way back before the new growth started this spring, but
suddenly it's bursting new leaves all along its wiry stems. Should I
cut it back now or just let it go and do what it wants to do?

And, Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine) - I thought I was supposed
to cut the oldest canes to the ground after flowering and before the
leaves open. Hmm... It's still flowering, although almost finished,
but the leaves are opening all over, too. Is it okay to cut it back
now, this early?

Any wise advise would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
sam
PNW z/8