FUCHSIA'S - 2015

Fuchsia microphylla back in bloom for the year............

 

Is it possible to take cutting from non-flowering fuschia shoot now please, or best to wait till autumn?

 

Thanks @fat controller, there's no rush.

 

So pleased I could help Harry, they should romp away now

 

Has anyone grown boliviana in a pot before?

 

Oooh, that's exciting. I've never taken fuschia cuttings before. The bloke the big plant belongs to you is happy for me to go round snipping so I can do quite a few to allow for any unco-operative ones. Thank you Fat Controller.

 

Hi Mowgley,
I've got a Boliviana and a Boliviana var Luxurians Alba. They're both in 6" pots and are around 12/14" tall. I

Is there anything in particular you wanted to know ?

 

Yes @Anthony Rogers just the recommended final size pot and best growing medium.
Was going to plant them in the ground but the position is too open and sunny

 

I just use a multi-purpose compost. They like to have a good root run, so I'm planning to finish mine off in an 8 or 9" pot.
Bear in mind that they are naturally lianas climbers so they may need a cane or something similar also they can grow upto 6' in their first season and 15' thereafter.

The best way to grow them is as greenhouse/conservatory or indoor plants.

I keep mine in my unheated bedroom where they get evening sun.

Have you any Triphillas such as Thalia, Mary or Firecracker as they appreciate being in sun.

 

My usual plant shop hasn't had any triphylla koralle or Thalia in this year
Really like 'firecracker' you mentioned
Here's my thalia from last year


I thought that growing boliviana in GH was a no go due to high temps.

 

The main thing in a greenhouse is to try and keep the temperature below 30 deg and also planting in clay pots as the evaporation of water through the pot walls helps keep the roots cool.

Certain species do well because they come from central America ( Mexico down to Columbia/Peru/northern Bolivia) and the Caribbean Islands.

Others that do well in the heat of a greenhouse are some of the large American doubles ( Dancing Flame, Happy Wedding Day, Royal Velvet etc), as these were first grown/ introduced in the heat and sun of California.

 

I hope that someone will tell me if they think I'm waffling on as once I get started on Fuchsias I can't stop......

 

Nope carry on I'm learning something new

 

My other half had a Thalia last year which was left outdoors all winter. We were stunned today to see that it is coming back from the roots!