In June many Fuchsias

Posted by Siglinde on Jul 2, 2014 in Fuchsias in June, Fuchsien-Jahr | 0 comments

do have unquestionable more than sporadic blossoms,

at last when spring and the start of the summer was that good as 2014!

The requirement for that is- of course- that the plants are watered adequately- but not to much- and given the right amount of fertilizer.

 

The right amount of fertilizer in my opinion is watering them with fertilizer in the water constantly, in this case adding 0,1% of fertilizer. I do change between fertilizers with a high proportion of nitrate versus high proportion of phosphate.

 

 

Beside that usually not the very young, one-year plants impress us with their richness of blossoms. That is more common with the older plants, which have at last survived one overwintering cut back, not cultivated through. Beside that in most cases it is mandatory to cut back the tips of the sprouts of these plants early in season and rigorous enough to prevent to long sprouts without branches and therefore less blossoms. There are large differences between the Fuchsias concerning this, and one can only act properly given enough time to gain experience.

 

Furthermore, beside watering, a task invariable to be done if a lush blossoming is aimed at is to remove withered blossoms and equally the seed-capsules, if only the corollas  have been dropped.

 

 

 

And, in this case as well, there are differences between the Fuchsias.

Given that those hybrids are most advisable to working people that “clean” themselves, for they are more “easy care”.

Else has to be considered the best placement, though some Fuchsias do love and require direct sunlight for abundant blossoming, others do not tolerate that good or at all. There is not reliable information concerning that of every Fuchsia, forcing one to try himself.

 

 

 

 

 

And, “last but not least” one should know that the amount of blossoming- wether they grow single, but spectacular or multiple, but plain ore else blossoms- is different with each hybrid. Therefore, beside other considerations, should the decision which special Fuchsias to obtain and collect be made with the available space in different light conditions in mind.

 

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