"Geoff" wrote in message
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Last year the leaves on the branches on one of our fuchsia's (it's not
near
any others) started shrivelling up progressively long before the end of
autumn. We decided not to get shot of it then but would wait till spring
to
see if it was dead.

We cut back the dead branches in the winter and were most surprised at the
plant's rapid growth and marvellous flowering this year.

However, this last week the leaves on two branches are shrivelling and I
expect the whole plant to be affected soon.

Does anybody know what the problem is please?

Geoff

The top growth of fuchsia is very sensitive to cold, some varieties will
keep a stem structure while losing their leaves, more sorts will spring anew
from below ground while some really lovely sorts have to be protected to
survive. yours is just a wee bit more sensitive than your others or maybe it
gets a cold draught, either way its getting ready for winter.
--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)