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barleychown
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Fuchsia
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:48:21 PM »
There has been a lot of talk lately about fuchsia's, so I thought I would start them their own thread.
I really enjoy upright fuchsia's, sometimes called bush fuchsia. For me, they are a perennials.
Right now, my bushes are still young, as they were just planted this year.
Here are a few photos:
Notice the size of the flowers...that is a normal brick. I like the mini flowers best of all!
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Triss
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Sep 13, 2007, 10:27:40 PM »
Beautiful plants Sarah. What do you have to do to them over winter for them to come back strong the next year? Cut them back, mulch, nothing at all?
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patches
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Sep 13, 2007, 10:41:28 PM »
Those are absolutely gorgeous, Sarah! Actually, I kinda like the one with the varigated leaves the best. How big do the bushes get?
I know I can't grow them here, but I was wondering what zone they are hardy in?
My cousin lives in Tennessee, and I thought maybe she could grow them.
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barleychown
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Sep 13, 2007, 10:49:52 PM »
Stolen from this web site:
http://www.greergardens.com/TREES%20%26%20SHRUBS_D-G.htm
FUCHSIA — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-11) unless otherwise noted. Grow in fertile, well drained soil, providing a deep winter mulch in colder areas. Keep just moist in winter, but water regularly and fertilize weekly during growing season.
The one with the varigation is my favorite, too.
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patches
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Sep 14, 2007, 12:59:32 AM »
Thanks, Sarah! I'm sure it will grow where she lives, because I think they are a zone higher than I am.
Sometimes I wish I lived in a warmer zone, but then I wouldn't be able to grow some of thngs I love that grow here.
Actually, I don't think there is a pefect zone.
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duh
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Sep 14, 2007, 08:53:05 AM »
I agree there is no perfect zone unless you have a huge greenhouse that you can partition with seperate climate controls. But I didn't win the lottery so no can do here lol.
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Sep 14, 2007, 09:21:23 AM »
Very pretty Sarah.,,,now one question, i have been planting what i call Fuschia's in my pots, they are the ones that you can buy at any garden centre in the little pots, are those the same thing as what you have?
I dont know if i can get you a pic, we've had some nights with frost here, and whats left of my annuals have taken a beating!!
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