Pair of Potted Fuchsia Trees 80-90cm Tall

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Mix in more organic matter with the excavated soil and fill in the planting hole. Water in well, apply a granular general feed over the soil around the plant and add a 5-7.5cm (2-3in) deep mulch of well-rotted garden compost or bark chippings around the root area. Suggested planting locations and garden types If you’re growing fuchsias indoors, a window with bright, indirect sunlight works best. However, they do like humidity and will languish if the air is too dry, whether indoors or out. Fuchsia blossoms are a wonderful treat for pollinators, so expect plenty of bees and hummers if you’re growing them outside. Pruning

Fuchsia microphylla– While the berries aren’t the best tasting and quite small, they suit cooking are perfect for sweet desserts. These are native to Central America. The other way to do this is to remove the growing tip as above and rather than placing it in some seed-raising mix, stand the cutting in a glass of water. Change the water every two days and you will see the roots growing. This is a great method to use when children are helping because they get to see the roots growing over time. While most people grow it as an annual, this tender perennial erupts into colorful flowers in late spring and can stay in blossom until early winter year after year. There are over 100 different species and over 3,000 hybrids and varieties of this varied plant. Fuchsias are one of the most versatile of garden plants, their iconic flower colours and shapes colouring our Summer gardens for generations. One of the most spectacular formats is the tall Fuchsia Standard (or Fuchsia tree as some like to call it), where a tall stem has been skilfully grown over the last year, and the head formed on top. Here we offer you a lovely pair in flower and bud that will add instant impact and colour to your garden or patio from now til the first frosts of Winter. With care and a frost protected greenhouse, they will over-Winter as well. Grow on in large pots on the patio or plant out into beds, in full sun locations – feed well to keep flowers coming. Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognized; the vast majority are native to South America, but a few occur north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti. One species, F. magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical.

The seeds of Fuchsia excorticata are fairly small, though are known to have persistence in the soil. It is unknown how long they are viable for, but can germinate in just two weeks if the conditions are suitable. In dark conditions, germination could take up to eight weeks. Because the seeds are so small, seedlings are fragile and may have a hard time establishing themselves. F. excorticata is a gynodioecious species, meaning it has separate hermaphrodite (male and female) and female parts. [9] The female plants have a much harder time becoming pollinated, due to the limited number of birds (especially tūī and bellbirds), which are the main pollinators of F. excorticata. This species flowers from August to December and produces berries from December to March. [8] Soil preference [ edit ] Easily made into classic standard lollipop shape too, you can shape your plant by removing the lower branches at the main stem. Grow on in large pots on the patio or plant out into beds, in full sun locations - feed well to keep flowers coming. Pinch out some of the new growth tips to promote bushier plants and deadhead regularly throughout the season if you want to encourage flowers rather than berries. Companion Planting for Growing Fuchsia

Fuchsias are worth the time it takes to maintain a proper environment for them. Care of fuchsias is not necessarily low maintenance, but with a little special attention their beauty is worth a bit of extra effort. Soil In 1848 Felix Porcher published the second edition of his book Le Fuchsia son Histoire et sa Culture. This described 520 cultivars. In 1871 in later editions of M. Porchers book reference is made to James Lye who was to become famous as a breeder of fuchsias in England. In 1883 the first book of English fuchsias was published. Fuchsias rated hardiness H2For summer containers and frost-free inner-city areas or coastal fringes.Elsewhere, can be overwintered in a frost-free greenhouse.Minimum temperature:1-5°C (34-41°F)The stems of hardy fuchsias should be cut down to just above ground level in late spring, preferably just as new growth is seen. New shoots should appear from the cutting in spring and these can be pottedinto individual pots in late spring In colder gardens, or with a less hardy fuchsia (there is variation in even in 'hardy fuchsias'), all of last year's growth will need cutting down to ground, to make way for the new growth. This is because the cold will kill all stems to ground level – but they will regrow Hedges of hardy fuchsia only really grow well in mild locations – in colder regions they are killed to the ground in winter! This is one to try in the shelter of the city; southern England, coastal Wales, Cumbria and on the west coast of Scotland

Fuchsia aborescens– This variety grows naturally in Mexico and produces round fruit. It is reasonably sweet tasting with an aftertaste that is quite pleasant. In late autumn, cut pencil-length woody stems. The stem should be covered with brown woody bark to protect it from rotting over winter, so avoid green stems Fuchsias rated hardiness H1CTender, sooverwintered in a frost-free greenhouse, windowsill or conservatory and planted out after the last frosts in early summer. Minimum temperature:5-10°F (41-50°F) Fuchsia alpestris– This is predominantly found in Brazil and although initially sweet-tasting, some people find it has an unpleasant aftertaste. Gardeners can feed hardy varieties every spring, and again in the summertime towards the end of the season. Fuchsia CultivationThese make a magnificent and impressive addition to any garden or patio. Growing a standard fuchsia is a very rewarding exercise but requires a great deal of patience - the process can take the best part of two years, so we have done all of the hard work for you! Our Patio Standard Fuchsia Trees are supplied starting to burst in to bloom, and will get bigger and better as the season goes on. They can also be kept year after year by bringing in to a frost free area, so you can enjoy your majestic Fuchsia trees year after year. They range from small, simple, single-petalled varieties all the way up to those that are multi-petalled and large enough to sit in the palm of your hand. To keep plants flowering profusely, deadhead them regularly to remove faded flowers and the developing seed pod behind them. Pruning Fuchsia excorticata is common in lowland and lower mountainous forest areas, especially on the forest margins, in clearings, and by streams. [7] Even if a forest is close to being destroyed, or is destroyed, tree fuchsias are more than often not still standing because they are close to indestructible. [8] This species is also abundant in cold mountain areas in the South Island. [8] Life cycle/phenology [ edit ] Make sure you don’t remove the leaves from the main stem, as this can result in slower growth of the plant. The leaves provide the plant with its source of food, so keep them on for as long as possible.

Here are some options to grow, depending on how tough and hardy you need the fuchsias to be in your garden. Some of the more common issues with fuchsias occur due to poor gardening practices, like over-watering or placing the Fuchsia in areas of the garden that receive full sunlight throughout the day. Fuchsia procumbens– This is also a delicious, creeping variety found natively in coastal areas. The berries are bigger than most other fuchsias and look a lot like grapes. The flower is unusual and quite small. One of the most spectacular types is the tall Fuchsia Tree (or Fuchsia column as some like to call it), where a tall stem has been skilfully grown over the last winter, to get a head start this season.Alternatively,propagate newsmaller fuchsias by cuttings in late summerto make it easier to store your fuchsias where space is limited You can also grow them in containers outside in warmer months and move them inside when it becomes cool. You can even keep fuchsias indoors as houseplants year-round. Fuchsia excorticata is the largest species of Fuchsia in the world. This species differs in appearances from others in New Zealand. This species is deciduous, found most commonly in tree or shrub form. It typically grows to an average height of 12 meters high. It is distinguishable by a noticeably light brown/orange bark, which is extremely thin and paper like, peeling in strips. [3] Overall trunk diameter tends to be 60cm with stout outreaching branches. Fuchsia boliviana– This is a popular variety in South America and you can find the berries for sale in local markets there.