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'Straat Futami' Still blooming outside .........

Kath — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:25:04 GMT

....................until yesterday

Not hardy, so had to be dug up and pruned hard back. With a small saw I managed to separate this plant into 5 pieces, each piece having a little root on the remaining stem.

Now tucked up in the greenhouse for the winter months

This one, a seedling of 'Lottie Hobby' is hardy so can stay outside, also still producing flowers, reminds me of a baby Christmas tree :)

Autumn

Stymie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:27:11 GMT

Now that we've put the clocks back, the less than hardy fuchsias have been cut back and moved under shelter. I haven't re-potted them all. I'll be doing one or two at a time during the 'dormant' period. Kath, I believe, likes to do it all at once. All power to her elbow. :P They have continued to flower right up to now and new flower buds have formed on some since cutting back. Begonias have received similar treatment and are drying off somewhat already. There'll be plenty of tree surgery to do on the patch to keep warm. Burning the offcuts gets one warm again. Lots of premature fireworks are being ignited round here. Is this trend widespread? Happy Halloween all! =Don.

White Fuschia

Tuppence — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:43:01 GMT

Hello.

I bought a fuschia this morning, a single white one, named "Hawkshead". Just planted it in a pot. It says it's an upright and can have a pale green tinge to the white. Do you grow it, Kath?

Penny :)

ID

Stymie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:46:36 GMT

Kath. Can this be Katsura? The name tag is misplaced. =Don.

Colchester & District Fuchsia Show 2008

Kath — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:05:51 GMT

A lot of hard work went into organizing this, as always, but those of you who have taken part "behind-the-scenes" know exactly what I mean :)

I "stand-back-a-space-or-two" now a days, but well done to all who did the "Hard-Work", setting up the tables on a Friday evening in the Main Hall and also Halls 2. and 3.(we are lucky at Colchester that we have access to 3 halls now).

No.1. The Main Hall for the Show, No. 2 is the "Restaurant" (and do those ladies work hard over the weekend :)), included here are some of the "outside" sales, eg Perennial Plants, Jewellery, Sub Tropical Plants, Lead Chyrstal items, Home-made-Jams/Marmalades etc, always a lovely friendly atmospehere in this hall. This is where I am most of the weekend with my display of Fuchsia Bonsai.

No.3. Hall was used for the first time this year, and what a great success that was. In the center of the hall, all exhibits were 'Open Classes' (ie: open to anyone who grows fuchsias, not necessarily a member of the Society) 6 classes, you pay £1 entry fee for each exhibit, if you win 1st place, your prize is £50. :)

After the serious business of Judging in the Main Hall on the Saturday morning, everyone could relax a bit to enjoy the rest of the weekend. Vistitors on Saturday afternoon was over 250, I don't know what the total was for Sunday, but expect it broke all records. Another good money-earner for the Society is the "Plant Sales" (yes, we have to be realistic in this day and age, if you don't have the "money-earners" you don't have a Show to pay for all the costs involved). Members bring their plants along for sales with a price-label in, they are sold, and 20% goes into the Society Funds).

A big thank you to Maureen (Needham) our new Show Secretary, she did a FANTASTIC job (with a bit of guidance :P) from dear Colin, former Show Secretary).

Here a few piccys from the Show

Half-baskets

Two of my fuchsia bonsai :)

"Oosje"

"Krommenie"

Sorry, the Fuchsia Bonsai Display photos had mysteriously vanished from the camera, boo hoo, another gremlin somewhere :ermm:

Swingtime and Ceceile

Kath — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:39:26 GMT

The first two hanging baskets are beginning to flower again. I'm not a lover of doubles but these two are the exceptions :)

Swingtime

Ceceile

Fuschias and Sunshine

Tuppence — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:28:13 GMT

Hello Kath.

The nursery manager told me yesterday that fuschias don't like full sun and are best in shade. Is that correct? I have a friend who grows them in tubs in full sun and she doesn't have problems. There are some very nice standards and I thought of getting one but it would be in a place that receives full sun.

:)

Fuchsia for indoors?

seaecho — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:03:40 GMT

I gave into temptation yesterday and bought a Fuchsia x hybrida at Walmart. It has red sepals and purple petals. Two open blooms and about a dozen unopened. The plant is in a quart pot, and is 10" tall. I have wanted to try a fuchsia as a houseplant for a long time. Big problem: I live in the high desert of S. California. In other words, its very dry here. Humidity levels are often in the single digits. It gets over 100 degrees many days in summer. I keep reading that fuchsias prefer nothing over 70 degrees. Oh boy. . . now I'm really concerned with how I'll keep this plant cool enough. The room I have it in has many plants of different species, and everything is misted and has a pebble tray. I keep the room at no more than 78 degrees in summer, but will that be cool enough? I'm reading online about dwarf heat tolerant fuchsias. I should have researched before buying this one on impulse, but you know how it is! If I hadn't bought it, I would have not gotten it out of my mind until I'd gone back and bought it! Its happened to me before, so I just saved myself a second trip and brought it home. It was only $3, but still, I don't want it to die! Any suggestions?

newbie questions - lady boothby climber

darkandspiky — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:23:20 GMT

hi,

i've just got some lady boothby fuschias, they are small plugs with about 5-6 decent sized leaves on each and some new shoots at the top.

i've potted them into the smallest pots i had (about 3" diameter), with some soil-based compost (including sand), some perlite and some slow release fertilizer. i gave them a good water and let them drain.

i've read the tutorials on your site (which is great btw) and have just a few questions if that's ok:

1) should i keep them inside (on a windowsill) for now or put them in my small greenhouse (4-tier shelf with cover). the greenhouse doesn't get too much sun; as i have a tiny yard and there wasn't a lot if choice in positioning it - it gets mainly afternoon / early evening direct sun? my sweat peas and snapdragons seem to like it in there though.

2) when is a good time to plant them outside in the ground?

3) is there any point in pinching out the new shoots? this may seem silly as it's a climber, but would that help bush it out a bit to avoid a straight run?

4) where outside is best to plant. i have two possible positions and i have enough to plant in both maybe. one position gets quite a lot of sun from about 11am to late afternoon. the other is mainly in the shade most of the day, with some dappled light creeping through. do they need any direct sun?

5) finally, how far apart should i plant them, a solid mass would be good rather than separate individual plants being obvious?

thanks a lot,

~darkandspiky~

Fuschia Southern Belle Upright "Happy Wedding Day"

Tuppence — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:19:07 GMT

I saw some little seedling fuschias in the garden centre today, in individual plugs and bought one - It's labelled "Happy Wedding Day". Is "Southern Belle" the name of the variety? It says it's a very showy giant flowered variety with double flowers. I've put it in a pot in the little greenhouse for now.

:)

Hardy Fuschia

Tuppence — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:24:31 GMT

Hello Kath :)

The fuschia I have in a pot outside was bought as being a hardy variety. I can't put my hand on the label just at present and don't remember its name. Does this mean that I just leave it to its own maschinations? Or do I need to prune it to persuade it to produce flowers later this year.

Thanks.

Penny.

Another update on Fuchsia Gall mite

Kath — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:27:14 GMT

Go here to read the latest bulletin from BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7089656.stm

Fuchsia Gall Mite - Update from DEFRA 13.09.07.

Kath — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:31:03 GMT

I am sorry to inform you that Fuchsia gall mite (Aculops fuchsiae) has this week been diagnosed in southern England.

Fuchsia plants in private gardens were found to be infected. One of the findings was on plants grown from cuttings brought back home from a holiday in France. This pest is covered by plant health legislation (EC Plant Health Directive 2000/29) which makes clear that this organism is banned on plants of Fuchsia intended for planting, other than seeds.

We are contacting trade associations about this finding and will be visiting commercial premises in the areas affected. Meanwhile I would suggest that you look at the information on our website at http://www.defra.gov.uk/planth/pestnote/fuchsia.pdf

Please advise your local Plant Health Inspector of any suspect findings. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/planth/offices.pdf

You may also be interested to see the information about this pest on http://www.eurofuchsia.org

I thank you in anticipation of your help in this matter.

Yours etc

Graham Clift
Plant Health and Seed Inspector
DEFRA

"Potting Down"

LCasto7 — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:24:44 GMT

I hate to admit it, but I am a "newbie" to Fuchsias. I found the tutorial on how to "overwinter" a potted fuchsia and have a question. The tutorial mentions potting-down by at least two sizes - how do you know when you are down by two sizes, and when, for my area, is the best time to prepare for "overwintering"?

I currently have what I believe to be a Heidi Anne in a 12 inch pot that I purchased at Lowes. At the moment, it does not look too happy, but I believe that is because of the 90+ degree weather we have been having here in Columbus, Ohio for the last couple of weeks. It lives on my front porch and receives morning sun and afternoon shade. It seems to like its location, and the hummingbirds just love it. :)

The majority of the leaves have dried up and fallen off, so I thought it might be time for it to have a "rest", but it has new growth coming on, and it looks like it is trying to bloom for a second time this season. Should I leave it be for now and wait for the weather to change, or would now be the time to get it ready for the winter?

I was thinking about bringing inside the house during the winter, but that 12 inch pot is just too big for me to man-handle between the house and the porch. We had a little cold snap (below freezing) a few weeks after it came home, and I did move it into the house, but had a heck of a time picking it up.

I spologize for the "mini-novel", but this is such a beautiful plant and I don't want to loose it.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Lisa

Fuchsia standard

Stymie — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:52:13 GMT

'Emma Jane' This variety is what I bred nineteen years ago from 'Marinka' and 'Ballerina'. Standing guard by the back door (North).

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Reflexa Fushsia Hardy

thelad — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:26:16 GMT

Kath,Can to let me know if this Hardy Fuchsia REFLEXA which I just bought along with 8 other different hardy fuchsia's will be a success as a Bonsia

The flowers heads and leaves are the smallest i have ever seen on a fuchsai and I was in two minds whether to buy it as to me it does NOT look like any of the normal fuchsai's Also i have 3 books on fuchsais including one from the NHS (The Horticultural Society) and i cannot find any reference to this fuchsia anywhere.

I hope you can help and provide me any information about it

hope to hear from you soon

many thanks
take care

theweelad
Jim

Also i was reading the forums and a lady was asking about a climbing fuchsai would she be looking for this type or have i got it all wrong !!! I would like to know please thanks

this was from johnandjoansplants on e-bay

Lady Boothby.

This is an amazing Fuchsia not only will it Grow up to 8ft tall and 6ft wide but will flower all summer long, If you like Fuchsia's you will LOVE this one.

It has rich dark green leaves with a light red vein, the flowers have lovely bright red outer petals with a deep purple inner and flowers on and on and on. IT IS LISTED AS HARDY, BUT MAY NEED SOME WATCHING FROM THE NORTH MIDLANDS UPWARDS, SO FROM THESE REGIONS YOU WILL BE BUYING AT YOUR OWN RISK, BUT WORTH IT I THINK, If you are worried just plant it in the ground in a large pot, then overwinter in a frost free area (garage, greenhouse etc)

You are buying a well established plant, well grown in a 9cm pot, the plants were around 2ft tall and quite bushy BUT PLEASE NOTE, I HAVE JUST CUT THEM DOWN TO ABOUT 5ins OR SO TO HELP THE PLANTS BUSH UP EVEN MORE, They are Ideal for planting out now and should grow at least 6ft this year, more in warmer counties, Fuchsia's love either full sun or partial shade and prefer a well drained soil, feed weekly with Tomato Food and water this over the foliage as this helps to feed the plant, a healthy well fed plant will stay looking good for longer.

hope it was ok to send this

Cecile

Kath — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:29:42 GMT

Cecile has been around since 1981, bred in California, where there it was first named 'Whitfield'. A gorgeous double with it's deep rose pink sepals and lavender blue corolla. I haven't grown this one before, but as you see it's doing well so far for a '1st year' hanging pot. 5 rooted cuttings went into this 12 inch hanging pot. Should make an even bigger display in 2008 during it's 2nd. year.

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How do I care for my "Dollar Princess"?

blumngrose — Sat, 26 May 2007 01:44:38 GMT

I was recently given a large Fuchsia. Last year I was given a similar one and managed to kill it within about 2 weeks, I am hoping to be able to keel this one alive and would like to make sure I start out properly. I don't know very much about this one, or Fuchsia's in general. All I know is what information was given me on the plant's tag. It says:

Fuchsia hybride "Dollar Princess"

~Can I keep this in a pot in my house? If I do, how do I know when it needs to be repotted? Should I trim it at any point? Right now I have it inside close to an East facing window with the curtains open most of the day.

~Can I plant it outside? My (small) flowerbed in my backyard gets mostly afternoon sun. Will this be too hot for my plant?

~Is it meant to hang? Or will it crawl?

Any information and advice you can give would be most helpful!!!

Thank you!!

Fuschia from a cutting

jeniferdwn — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:15:30 GMT

Are fushcia's easy to root from a cutting? I finally was able to acquire one over the weekend that is the bright pink and purple. It is only a small one, but I'd like to root it. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Great plants for a 'Hardy' bed.

Kath — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:30:57 GMT

If you prepare the ground well before planting, they will come up every year and give so much pleasure.

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Also amongst other hanging/climbing perennials

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