FUCHSIA'S - 2015

Waffle away, all good stuff

 

Hi Longk,
That has surprised me, I know there are some Triphylla's that can survive but I've never heard of Thalia doing it. The only thing i'd be concerned about is how late it's going to flower. Could be a good contender to pot up and grow on as a winter flowerer.

See Mowgley, I learn new things too. Thanks Longk

 

Me too! I had to scrape the soil away to make sure that it was not some sort of weed but it is definitely the Thalia.
Many things take a lot of abuse. My Brugmansia sanguinea survived outdoors over the winter of 2012/13 as did my Cantua buxifolia. My Solanum rantonettii that I planted out as it was too large for the pot has survived -8°c this winter. Mackaya bella survived -5°c in the greenhouse this winter. All of these came back from the roots. But as you say, treat plants like this and they will be late flowering if at all.

 

Hiya Anthony
I'd be interested to know what compost you would use to grow them in containers/hanging baskets? I recall using a mix of around 50% MPC and 50% well rotted manure, and had a great display over a long period.

 

Hi Freddy, I use just bog-standard multi-purpose as it's all I can get my hands on. I have to rely on Wilkinsons and taxis for transport.
I've always found it to be fine as long as you feed regularly.

 

Fuchsias "David" and "Hawkshead".................

 

I really do like the Hawkshead , that's going on my 2016 wishlist Wonder when 2015 will start ! Bloomin' perishing out there today

 

Agreed HarryS, I like the simplicity really.
I've not had luck with Hawkshead before (dunno why) but have bought several for my wooded bit and put them in a few weeks back. Hope they settle in.

I've got a sorts of Fs around and about, are Hawkshead ones that enjoy a good cut back in autumn or be left alone (which I've found Genii and Brutus do).

GG

 

It's downright bitter!

I cut mine back in the spring.

 

Hi GG,
It's always best to prune in spring as the bare stems offer some protection to the crown from frost and the wind.

 

Thanks @fat controller but not to worry. I think I'd best hold fire on more plants anyway. My house is going on the market this week and if I sell I'll be homeless......end of chain!

Now that's got everyone thinking!

 

Jenny

 

Awww Nooooo

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