Seeing so many of them in Ireland, I remembered my mother has one in a pot at home, but it's not doing too well because she doesn't know how to take care if it. I noticed that they grow in bushes or on fences, but I would really like to know how to plant it, how often to water it, where it grows best (outside or inside?). Can you plant them in pots? Do they need something like a fence for support?
I would appreciate your answers!
Thank you!
What do you know about fuchsias?
Fuchsias do best in a climate that doesn't get too hot and dry. In the San Francisco Bay area, where I live, they do very well, because we typically get cool nights and fog in the morning. There are many different kinds of fuchsias, but the plants basically grow naturally either in an upright or a spreading fashion. The spreading ones look great in hanging baskets. I grow the upright ones both in the ground and in pots. No matter what kind of fuchsia you are growing, keep them out of direct burning sun. Filtered sun, like under a high-branched tree, should be o.k. I have quite a few on a porch which gets a few hours of morning sun but is shaded during the heat of the day. They won't bloom in dense shade, though. You might try moving the pot around to different locations until you find one where the fuchsia seems content - blooming, leaves not burning, etc.
Whether you grow them in pots or in the ground, they need moist soil. Not soggy, which will rot the roots, but they will need regular watering. They also produce the most blooms when they are well-fed. I personally like to use organic fertilizers, and fuchsias do well with fish emulsion, although it's a bit smelly for a day or so. If you are growing them in the ground, spread some compost around the plant; if they are in pots, use a good quality potting soil. They will grow fast, so the little pots they come in probably won't suit them for long.
Reply:Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants, mostly shrubs, which were identified by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, and named by Linnaeus in 1753 after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566). The English vernacular name Fuchsia is the same as the scientific name.
There are about 100-110 species of Fuchsia. The great majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several on New Zealand and Tahiti. One species, Fuchsia magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2-4 m tall, but one New Zealand species, Kotukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata), is unusual in the genus in being a tree, growing up to 12-15 m tall.
Fuchsia leaves are opposite or in whorls of 3-5, simple lanceolate and usually have serrated margins (entire in some species), 1-25 cm long, and can be either deciduous or evergreen depending on the species. The flowers are very decorative pendulous 'eardrop' shape, borne in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. They have four long, slender, sepals and four shorter, broader, petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange. A few have yellowish tones, and recent hybrids have added the color white in various combinations. The fruit is a small (5-25 mm) dark reddish green, deep red, or deep purple edible berry containing numerous very small seeds. Many people describe the fruit as having a subtle grape flavor spiced with black pepper.
Reply:I wish I could help. I've never had any luck with Fuchsias.
Reply:love them... they smell awesome!
Reply:The care of your 'Fuchsia' plant is basic to most shade loving plants or perennials.
Depending on the part of the country you garden in will determine the care.
When you receive your new 'Fuchsia' plants it is very important that you immediately take them out of there shipping box and wrapping and give them some water and of course light. Remember your new fuchsias want to be damp not soggy. You may experience some wilting, drying, loose soil, or actual leaf droppage during shipping. This is normal and the plants should perk right up as soon as you care for them. Your plants may be small or large depending on the crop they were selected from. In either case they will be healthy strong rooted plants.
After a seven to ten day wait it is recommended that you transplant them carefully into a larger pot, preferrably a 4" or 5" size pot with good potting soil and let them grow and establish there roots before the final transplant into a larger container or into the ground with the ground always being the better choice. Make sure the container you are using has good drainage for the water to flow thru.
After a couple of weeks a little fertilizer will help speed the development of your plants for your enjoyment. Half strength to start with is the best.
In the hot and dry parts of the country your Fuchsia will require mostly shade and lots of moisture. During the extremely hot time of the summer it is advisable to raise the moisture or humidity surrounding the plant with a gentle spraying or misting periodically throughout the day. This can be done manually or with the use of an inexpensive timer on your faucet.
In the cooler coastal regions of the country your Fuchsia will grow in conditions from the full sun to dense shade. Moisture is still important for the well being of the plant.
The condition of your soil is very important. Fuchsia's require a good rich composted soil well drained whether you are planting directly in the ground or are planting in a container.
Keeping the right nutrition in your soil allowing the roots to take up the food that is needed for a strong healthy plant is essential. A well balanced all purpose fertilizer will do wonders for your Fuchsia plants.
With proper minimal care you should be very successful in growing Fuchsia's in any part of the country. Fuchsia's are only hardy in certain parts of the country, usually USDA zone 8 or warmer. Heavy mulching in the winter is required were the ground surface experiences freezing and thawing.
Enjoy your Fuchsia's and take good care of them. They will reward you with beautiful and unusuall flowers most of the warm growing season.
Reply:go on google and it will tell you everything you need to know
Reply:this site helped me A LOT..
http://www.fuchsias.net/culture.htm
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