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I like fuchsia too, we have both hardy (in the ground) and others in pots. I am wondering then, could I just put some fleece around my non hardy potted ones in the winter rather than having to move them all in the garage? My favourite is the white and purple and that is the hardy one we have.
There are some fuchsia which are less hardy - often the ones sold as trailing varieties for hanging baskets and pots. These I would suggest you stow somewhere frost free. It does depend where in the country you are and what your winters are like.
I have seen a red variety which is really stunning and it was about 150 cm high . It seemed to be growing on long canes . Does any body know what this variety is called ? I was addicted to Dahlia but was spending a lot on snail /slug control . Now addicted to FUSCHIA , there are so many lovely types !!!!
Useful info, I have had mine a few years in pots and baskets for the Autumn nut didnt know really when to cut back and if I can. If there is area where it looks dead ie at the stems, can I cut right back or is it too late. Thank you.
Heathers should be cut back after they have flowered but don't cut back into old wood as it won't regrow. They flower on new growth, so don't cut any new growth off now or you won't get any flowers this season.
We bought an agapanthus a few years ago, I decided to repot (too big) and it never flowered. Thought it had died over winter 22/23 as it was so soggy. I decded to keep it and let it dry out, then spit it in 2. It has bee repotted into smaller pots, it has foliage but still hasnt flowered. I am not going to give up hope that one day it may flower.🙏 I have since bought another one last year in the sales, left it in the pot it came and it is giving a lovely dispay. I think I would like a purple one and a white one too now. Thank you for the video. Susan Dalton N. Lincs
Hi Susan, thank you for your comment. Yes the trick to growing agapanthus is keeping them fairly dry over winter and protecting the roots. The combination of wet and cold can be lethal. In Lincolnshire I would treat them like Dahlias and bring them into a frost free shed, greenhouse or porch over winter. Good luck.
This is my favourite flower and I had them in my wedding bouquet. I was given some about 8 years ago and the first 2 years all I got was foliage but thats ok as it is nice too. The I had a few years where they flowered beautifully and now the last 2 years they havent flowered again and this year they have barely even grown. I have now put some in the ground to see if that helps and if so will take them out in the Autumn. I wondered if they are now too old and need new ones. Any ideas, thank you.
My neighbour has one of these in the front of her house, we looking out of our living room have the pleasure of looking at it. Beautiful pink flowers with the dark foliage, so pretty.
Interesting short video giving useful information. My neighbour has one of these so I will be passing on the info. Would these grow in a pot? I dont have the room to plant in the ground. I have just found you so subscribed and hope to have more useful tips. Thank you.
Hi Susan. If you chose a smaller cultivar like 'Snowbelle' or 'Manteau d'Hermine you could grow one in a medium to large pot with John Innes number 3 compost mixed with 1/3 multipurpose compost.
I heard that smell musky almost like cat urine.....but I would like to find out for myself hopefully mine will bloom this year 🙏 so ill be happy just to have the blooms anyway 😊 I bought mine because they said they bloom sooner than the other ones.
