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Title: Fuschias transplanting/cuttings
Post by: Sallysima on May 16, 2007, 18:53:04
Hi everyone

My grandfather planted 2 bushes in 1963 which are still going strong.  I will be moving some time this year and would like to know if:
1) Is it possible to transplant the bush?
2) If not, how do you take good cuttings?
Title: Re: Fuschias transplanting/cuttings
Post by: kenkew on May 16, 2007, 18:57:11
Hi Sally'. Good question but might get more response in the 'basics' or flowering plant section.
Ken.
Title: Re: Fuschias transplanting/cuttings
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on May 16, 2007, 19:06:30
Fuschias are just about the easiest plant to take cuttings from (after bizzy Lizzies). Tho some people frown on it, rooting cuttings in water is the easiest way. Use a very sharp knife and cut a 3-4 inch stem just below a node (where the leaves are). Remove the lover leaves and any flower buds and root in a jam jar with water in it. I cover the jam jar with cling film and poke the stem through, with it being supported by the rest of the leaves