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Fuscias in a North facing window trough - winter
Hi,
we have a relatively shallow wall mounted trough under the kitchen window which is sheltered by an upstairs bay window. It is very sheltered from rain and so needs regular watering during the summer. It currently has a variety of Fuscias in it, but this may not be the best place to overwinter them. They are still leaved and some are still flowering. I think it might be better to overwinter then in the South facing back garden, in a large pot or in a border. More soil would protect the roots from frost, and the plants from drought. I could then transfer them back into the trough for next spring. Does this sound like a sensible plan, or are they likely to be all right where they are? Cheers Dave R P.S. suggestions for something decorative to put in the trough over winter? |
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"David WE Roberts" wrote in message news Hi, we have a relatively shallow wall mounted trough under the kitchen window which is sheltered by an upstairs bay window. It is very sheltered from rain and so needs regular watering during the summer. It currently has a variety of Fuscias in it, but this may not be the best place to overwinter them. They are still leaved and some are still flowering. I think it might be better to overwinter then in the South facing back garden, in a large pot or in a border. More soil would protect the roots from frost, and the plants from drought. I could then transfer them back into the trough for next spring. Does this sound like a sensible plan, or are they likely to be all right where they are? Cheers Dave R P.S. suggestions for something decorative to put in the trough over winter? Bulbs - crocus, snowdrop, low-height tulips, daffodils, etc ? Are your fuchsia the hardy type, or the non-hardy, houseplant type - if the latter, any hard frost could kill them if left outside. The hardy type should survive, but remember to prune them next spring. Bevan |
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