CULTURAL HINTS

You may have grown Fuchsias for many years, or maybe this is your first attempt at growing this wonderful and rewarding plant. We can assure you that once you have mastered the few simple requirements that these plants require, you will become addicted.

When growing any plant we need to grow as near as nature intended, we therefore need to know a little of where our plants originated. It is thought that the first plant arrived in England around 1788. The Fuchsia species known today all came from Central and South America, New Zealand and Tahiti. Wherever the plants are found, the nature of the site is such that the climatic conditions are always cool and moist. All the modern Hybrids have inherited the dislike of a hot, dry atmosphere.

So we need to keep the plants cool, not in full sun, but in a shaded position. Watering is of most importance, keep plants moist not wet, do not stand in water and only water when necessary. Fuchsias need feeding regularly and a good plant feed - such as 'our own' balanced feed (NPK 18:18:18 + me + 2mg) given at ¼ of the manufacturers strength at each watering will be all that is required. Hot, dry, sunny conditions result in flower and leaf drop.

 

On receipt of your new plants, they should be potted into 3½" pots and kept in a warm, lightly shaded position for a few days (be careful not to over water). Use a good brand of potting compost, a good mix is 75% Compost, 25% Perlite, this will provide good drainage. Do not remove the nets from the plugs.

To produce lots of flowers and a nice bushy plant, pinch out the growing tips of the plants 2 or 3 times.

If you require any further assistance with your Fuchsia plants, please give us a call, e-mail or write to the address on the Contact Us page (button above and to the left), we would love to hear from you. (Please note that our e-mail is managed by a third party so occasionally there may be a delay in responding to you).

We hope your plants give you many happy hours.

Best regards

ROY & LESLEY