fuchsias

hi all
what ,in your opinion , is the best growing medium for fuchsias

 

In containers I would use a peat based compost with added JI No3. That`s a good mix for any potted shrubs.

 

For my Fuchsias I use 10 parts univeral potting compost 1 part Vermiculite and 1 part sharp sand (or silica sand).

Trevor

 

I use multi purpose and vermiculite and has worked well for me.

And our local fuchsia society msot all swear by BQ compost and at the shows their fuchsia sare first class specimens but they may have a secret they are not sharing.

 

Yes I think the multi with vermiculite is the best, It is what I always use I have just bought a load from wickes good offer at the moment 4 for �£10

 

thanks for the input,what would you feed them
many thanks
p.s good offer in arcadia nurseries
36 plants for �£19.00

 

Scotkat

No secrets I belong to a Fuchsia Society and all the experts are only too pleased to give their growing ways to anyone that asks.

We have beginners evenings 4 times a year and the experts are there giving their ways of growing Fuchsias, also rooted cuttings to anyone that wants one.

Trevor

 

i have an unheated greenhouse,
when would it be safe to purchase fuchsia plugs
is it safe now,without heat

 

Hi Cymro why not line your greenhouse with bubble wrap buy an electric frost guard heater set the heater to just above freezing then you have no worries.

 

hi walnut
where could you get bubble wrap from ?
i do have an electric heater, but need to sort out how to get extension reel to greenhouse?do you have to get a ducting or something to cover elec cables ???

 

Hi cymro. The best Fuchsias I EVER had were ones grown in a mixture of JI no3, Levingtons potting and VERY well rotted manure. I`d grown Fuchsias for some years before this and results were always pretty good, but none compared with those using that mixture. I`d be interested to hear what other folks think. Cheers...freddy.

 

hi freddy
what would the mixture ratio be ?

 

Hi cymro. Can`t say EXACTLY, but probably 1:1:1. Cheers...freddy.

 

Just to add, the manure was WELL rotted, like maybe 2years.

 

Hi Cymro, just google bubblewrap on e-bay lots of it on there,you need a qualified electrician to get the power to your g/house latest safety legislation dictates this extension leads not deemed safe.