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Old 23-10-2010, 01:42 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default overwintering a 'standard fuchsia'

Hello

I am growing a fuchsia, 'Dark Eyes' which I hope will become a 'standard
fuchsia' in a few years time. I started it in the early summer, in a 12"
pot, and have trained it by cutting off the lower branches as it has grown.
I think it doing quite nicely so far.

My question, how should I keep it over winter. I believe it is 'hardy'. I
could keep it in my (unheated) g'house, or just leave it outside in a
sheltered spot. If I keep it in the g'house should I water it ? The g'house
can get quite warm when the sun is out.

My instinct is that it needs to have a long rest over winter.

Advice please