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Trailing fushia
I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the
garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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Trailing fushia
Many trailing fuchsias are tender or borderline hardy only. If you want to
leave it in the garden, make sure you take several cuttings as an 'insurance policy'. Otherwise, if you're both happy )), leave it where it is. If it were mine, I'd certainly take cuttings and grow it elsewhere too. Why stint the rest of the garden?! Do you know which variety it is? Spider Seven wrote in message ... I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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Trailing fushia
it's an Annabel,
Has just started flowering, it's absolutely beautiful. ) I am not very sure on how to make the cuttings, so any advice would me much appreciated. "Spider" wrote in message ... Many trailing fuchsias are tender or borderline hardy only. If you want to leave it in the garden, make sure you take several cuttings as an 'insurance policy'. Otherwise, if you're both happy )), leave it where it is. If it were mine, I'd certainly take cuttings and grow it elsewhere too. Why stint the rest of the garden?! Do you know which variety it is? Spider Seven wrote in message ... I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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"Seven" wrote in message ... it's an Annabel, Has just started flowering, it's absolutely beautiful. ) I am not very sure on how to make the cuttings, so any advice would me much appreciated. Cut about 2 to 3 inches long, non-flowering growth. Trim to a node (just where leaflets join the stem). Dip in root-forming hormone. (Optional) Insert in pot containing gel or cutting compost. Water thoroughly and allow to drain.. Invert a jam jar or suchlike over the cutting to minimise moisture loss and to keep the local atmosphere very damp. Keep it in a greenhouse, in a cold frame or on a window sill Wait with great patience for four or more weeks. Inspect carefully for roots appearing. If so, pot up and keep in light, frost free position through the winter. Don't plant out till after next year's frost season is over. Franz |
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"Franz Heymann" wrote in message ... "Seven" wrote in message ... it's an Annabel, Has just started flowering, it's absolutely beautiful. ) I am not very sure on how to make the cuttings, so any advice would me much appreciated. Cut about 2 to 3 inches long, non-flowering growth. Trim to a node (just where leaflets join the stem). Dip in root-forming hormone. (Optional) Insert in pot containing gel or cutting compost. Water thoroughly and allow to drain.. Invert a jam jar or suchlike over the cutting to minimise moisture loss and to keep the local atmosphere very damp. Keep it in a greenhouse, in a cold frame or on a window sill Wait with great patience for four or more weeks. Inspect carefully for roots appearing. If so, pot up and keep in light, frost free position through the winter. Don't plant out till after next year's frost season is over. Franz Thanks for that, I am pretty new at the gardening stuff, this is my first year really, but I am having loads of fun doing it! |
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"Seven" wrote in message ... "Franz Heymann" wrote in message ... "Seven" wrote in message ... it's an Annabel, Has just started flowering, it's absolutely beautiful. ) I am not very sure on how to make the cuttings, so any advice would me much appreciated. Cut about 2 to 3 inches long, non-flowering growth. Trim to a node (just where leaflets join the stem). Dip in root-forming hormone. (Optional) Insert in pot containing gel or cutting compost. Water thoroughly and allow to drain.. Invert a jam jar or suchlike over the cutting to minimise moisture loss and to keep the local atmosphere very damp. Keep it in a greenhouse, in a cold frame or on a window sill Wait with great patience for four or more weeks. Inspect carefully for roots appearing. If so, pot up and keep in light, frost free position through the winter. Don't plant out till after next year's frost season is over. Franz Thanks for that, I am pretty new at the gardening stuff, this is my first year really, but I am having loads of fun doing it! By virtue of beginners' luck, you will of course be more successful with your cuttings this season than you will be for a long time afterwards. By the way, I forgot to say that you should strip some leaves off the stem of the cutting, so that you don't get leaves buried in the soil when you insert the cutting. Franz |
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Trailing fushia
Many trailing fuchsias are tender or border-line hardy. If yours is one of
these it will not thrive outside unless you're in a very mild area. If it's a hardy form then it will probably survive, but may need a lot a cleaning up in the spring - even many hardy forms drop their leaves and look sad over winter. My only other concern would be damage/soiling of the trailing shoots even in summer. However, if the plant seems to cope and you are happy, then that's not a problem. A compromise would be a raised bed, from where you could deadhead and preen your fuchsia more easily. Spider Seven wrote in message ... I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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Trailing fushia
Many trailing fuchsias are tender or border-line hardy. If yours is one of
these it will not thrive outside unless you're in a very mild area. If it's a hardy form then it will probably survive, but may need a lot a cleaning up in the spring - even many hardy forms drop their leaves and look sad over winter. My only other concern would be damage/soiling of the trailing shoots even in summer. However, if the plant seems to cope and you are happy, then that's not a problem. A compromise would be a raised bed, from where you could deadhead and preen your fuchsia more easily. Spider Seven wrote in message ... I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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Trailing fushia
Thanks,
I think I am going to lift it and keep it in the greenhouse just in case, it's too gorgeous to lose! "Spider" wrote in message ... Many trailing fuchsias are tender or border-line hardy. If yours is one of these it will not thrive outside unless you're in a very mild area. If it's a hardy form then it will probably survive, but may need a lot a cleaning up in the spring - even many hardy forms drop their leaves and look sad over winter. My only other concern would be damage/soiling of the trailing shoots even in summer. However, if the plant seems to cope and you are happy, then that's not a problem. A compromise would be a raised bed, from where you could deadhead and preen your fuchsia more easily. Spider Seven wrote in message ... I have one of these trailing fuchsias, and have it just planted in the garden, not in a hanging basket or box, it seems to be doing brilliantly and has tripled in size, will it continue to grow or do I need to put it so that it can "trail"? I really like it where it is and would love for it to stay there. -- I used to be a bighead Now I am perfect ) |
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