Can anyone recommend a Fuchsia which remains lavender/blue rather than fades to pink with age? I've tried Carmel Blue and Delta's Sarah and both have disappointed. :(
G x
I would have tried the Ice cool or star wars types. They have been known to keep a better colour for much longer.
Sorry Georgie but all fucsia flowers fade.
I have a variety Deep Purple, which when it first opens lives up to its name, but the older flowers are very pale mauve.
When they've gone a lighter shade than you want, pick them off. Pour encourager les autres, ie make it produce more blue flowers ;D
valmaeg
Hi Valmarg
I think it's more noticable on the blue/purple varieties and it can really ruin a colour scheme. :(
Yes, I know you can pick off the faded flowers (and I do, believe me) but I'd much rather have long lasting blooms of the colour I've chosen. Ho hum.
G x
Now you mention it, I see what you mean. With the pinks and reds it's not so noticeable, but with the blues, they really do change/fade dramatically.
I have several blue (corolla) varieties, but can't recommend any of them for not fading.
valmarg
A (shy?) member PM'd me recommending Blueberry Fizz and Minnesota. Neither of these are in my Fuchsia book so I must Google when I get a minute.
G x
I did have Blueberry Fizz sometime ago, but lost it. If memory serves the corolla is blue with white blotches. I was sorry when I lost it, but I think it is readily available.
Two of the books I have say that Minnesota is similar to Rose of Castille, if that helps.
valmarg
Blueberry fizz is available from T&M as I have one left of five that came.
Seems that the heat has done me in as far as fuchsia's go this year. I will have to erect some green cover for them next year so that the fierce sunlight does not get at them.
Since Georgie's original post, I have been looking at the 'blue' fuchsias I have.
Two that spring to mind for not fading are Fey and Delta's Rien.
Fey is probably more towards a mauve, but is a very pretty double flowered fuchsia.
Delta's Rien is a beautiful very large single blousy trailer, which does seem to keep its colour. Probably a tad more towards a mauve.
valmarg
Quote from: valmarg on July 29, 2010, 21:47:06
Since Georgie's original post, I have been looking at the 'blue' fuchsias I have.
Two that spring to mind for not fading are Fey and Delta's Rien.
Fey is probably more towards a mauve, but is a very pretty double flowered fuchsia.
Delta's Rien is a beautiful very large single blousy trailer, which does seem to keep its colour. Probably a tad more towards a mauve.
valmarg
Many thanks I've made a note. :)
G x
Georgie, I can always send you rooted cuttings of both. I have loads of plants of Fey, but I'm down to two rooted cuttings of Deltas Rien. I shall need to multiply my stocks a bit. ;D
valmarg
Quote from: valmarg on August 03, 2010, 22:23:34
Georgie, I can always send you rooted cuttings of both. I have loads of plants of Fey, but I'm down to two rooted cuttings of Deltas Rien. I shall need to multiply my stocks a bit. ;D
valmarg
Hi ValMarg
I'm very tempted to say yes please but you have been so generous in the past I feel really guilty. (The rooted cutting of the F. Magellenica alba you sent me has made a lovely leafy plant - no buds yet but not surprised as I keep pinching it out!)
Perhaps you could just sent me one and give me a little hint about what I could send in return? ;D
G x
I'm sorry, I forgot to mention these when we spoke earlier today.
I have to root some cuttings, so it may take a while.
I shall send them to you, possibly early in the new year.
valmarg
Quote from: valmarg on August 08, 2010, 22:22:24
I'm sorry, I forgot to mention these when we spoke earlier today.
I have to root some cuttings, so it may take a while.
I shall send them to you, possibly early in the new year.
valmarg
It was nice to chat eh? :)
I've potted up all 'the orphans' and thank you so much, I shall look forward to the next lot of cuttings. At least I know I can send you some of my seeds so it feels like a fairer deal. ;D
BTW I've since had a PM regarding 'the orphans' so I've had to explain that we agreed I could keep them and it's too late now as they are all potted up. ::)
G x