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Fuchsia still blooming well

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Fuchsia still blooming well

This was a winter survivor in the fleecy tent. Well worth the effort and a really big pot



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beautiful!

19 Sep, 2010

 

Gorgeous show of colour, Dorjac.

19 Sep, 2010

 

What a beautiful sight

19 Sep, 2010

 

Well done, its brilliant, did you leave it in the pot all winter ?

19 Sep, 2010

 

Have a look at my blog WINTER SURVIVORS Valadel. I have never managed to overwinter perlargoniums any other way. Using provera is part of the way I do it. Thanks Gee. I have a mini greenhouse to put together. I got one for about half price recently, to go up against the house wall. It's wood and polycarbonate. I like your little sheds to declare war on hoarding. We have been throwing out quite a few bits too. I'll continue to use the plastic one in a hidden corner near the fence.

20 Sep, 2010

 

Very interesting Dorjac, think I'll give it a try, I take it they are on the dryside when you put them to bed.
What is provera ? I've never heard of it.
Thanks again.

22 Sep, 2010

 

I open the top by releasing the pegs and look to see if all is well and keep it clean and water if needed. Its right outside the back door. Not a pretty sight, but I like the challenge of keeping them alive over winter if I can. Provado helps protect against vine weevil. Suggest you google it and look at the pros and cons of using it.

23 Sep, 2010

 

Hi Dorjac .I am going to try your method for fuschia this year and wondered if you just put them under fleece in their pots as they are or if you trimmed them down a bit first? many thanks

26 Sep, 2010

 

Yes Helen they get cut back quite a lot. I should use bubble wrap over the pots as well as a double layer of fleece over the pots. You need a sheltered place and to put the pots close together too. I suggest this extra,as you are in Scotland. I did lose my favourite one ( still alive but only just), but it was ailing anyway. My pots are very large and the fuchsias are old too. I keep peeping in to clear any debris and sprinkle a little water. I also put other pots on the soil too over time and this gives more protection to the roots.

26 Sep, 2010

 

thanks Dorjac. You are right about me needing extra layers [especially if it gets as bad as last year ] .I have a good sheltered spot near the house so I will give it a try . thanks again

27 Sep, 2010

 

Amazing colour...looks like midsummer!! :0 ))

30 Oct, 2010

 

beautiful and the geraniums are huge!!

29 Dec, 2010



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