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  • Cuttings from a HUGE fuschia bush!

    Hiya,

    Could anyone tell what's the best way to take larger cuttings from a fuschia bush. The thing is massive, about 4.5 ft high, 4ft wide & 3ft deep. I've never seen a fuschia bush that big!

    I'd like to split it up a little but I'd hate to kill it as I think it's quite old (it was here when we bought our house last year). It's currently flowering & has quite a bit of new growth this year.

    Also, when would be the best time to do it?

    Regards

    Clare
    Hand-made Ratty Gifts for Rats & Humans www.ratanon.com

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    There's a nice guide here. It also tells you the best time of year.
    You won't be able to 'split' a fuchsia bush, as they grow from one or more stems rather than as a clump.
    They're relatively easy to get to take from cuttings - even I have managed it, as long as the compost is well drained.
    http://inelegantgardener.blogspot.com

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    • #3
      Thanks HappyMouffe, I've had a read through, it looks quite easy, which is a big bonus!
      Hand-made Ratty Gifts for Rats & Humans www.ratanon.com

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      • #4
        I have a tree type fushia that was here when we moved in,it must be 10 to 12 feet high,I'll try to get a picture when the suns out,bit dull and grey now.

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        • #5
          Had to crop this rather a lot to get it to fit,don't know what type it is though.
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          • #6
            Sorry Burnie, I call that Horrible Hedge Fuchsia! I just don't like it, I prefer little compact bush fuchsias with larger flowers.

            Cuttings are dead easy from most fuchsias. Do it now, just cut off a 4 inch piece below a leaf joint, remove all but the top leaves, and put in water until rooted. Then pot into compost. Remove all flowers until the plant is established and growing strongly.
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              yep as two sheds said.i always have great success doing that.

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