Can anybody help me with growing standard fuschias please?
I have no problem propagating fuschias but want to grow my own standards. The problem I have is how to keep the stems of the standards straight. So far every standard I have attempted has gone wonky. I experimented with a couple by supporting them with two small canes tied to either side of the stem but with no success.
Any advice gratefully received.
CC
The best way I have found is to grow them in shade.
I put mine under the greenhouse bench and they stretch quite rapidly.
I leave them in this manner until they get to the desired height.
I also find it is best to cane them as well
What varieties are you trying to grow as standards?
If you try to grow a trailing variety, they will be difficult to keep upright, but with perseverance could make a lovely 'weeping' standard.
Bush varieties are obviously easier because of their natural upright growth.
valmarg
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