OT - Hardy Fuchsia Care?
Hello everyone! I just purchased a "Dollar Princess" fuchsia from Lowes a couple of days ago and I would greatly appreciate if someone could give me some care tips so I can keep her happy and healthy. I plan to attach the pot to a plant hanger and hang it in a spot that gets a few hours of morning sun and shade for the rest of the day. I have had it in a spot that gets shade all day, but moved it to the location where I want to hang it today. It's dropped 2 or 3 small buds every day since I've gotten it. Is it because of the change in its environment? I'm worried that it's going to die. I don't have too much experience with fuchsias. I watered it with some 7-7-7 African violet fertilizer today. How often should I fertilize it? Also, does it go dormant over winter? Is there any special winter care for it?
Thank you for your help!
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damask_rose_zone9b
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3 years agoThank you for your help gardengal! I have placed it in a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. For some reason my Dollar Princess seems to be more inclined to droop than to grow upright. I saw some ones that were more upright but I chose this one so I could hang it for the hummingbirds. I’m glad to hear that they’re very tough plants; I was worried that they might be fussy or hard to care for. I sure hope it will still be blooming by Christmas!
Thanks again!
damask_rose : )
damask_rose_zone9b
3 years agoHello! I thought I'd give an update on my fuchsia. The buds that it had on it when I got it from the store have just finished blooming. The weather has cooled down by ten degrees or so and it has a whole new batch of buds! I can't wait till they open!
Thanks for the advice everyone!
damask_rose : )
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