I took some cuttings from my fuchsias a few weeks back and although they are still tiny, they are sprouting tiny flower buds. I presume i should nip these out, but does it also mean that I did something wrong?
Nothing wrong, it's just trying to reproduce itself in case it dies lol
Pinch them out and feed them well, I'll have to remember to take my 'back-up' cuttings soon. I forgot to last year and a couple of varieties in pots in the greenhouse didn't make it through.
im sure they will be fine just make sure they too hot or dry
I spoke to a man on one of the fuchsia stands at Chelsea he said to fill a jam jar with water cover the top with tin foil and insert the cutting into that once roots show pot on.
I may just give it a try.
Nora
Quote from: Nora42 on July 21, 2017, 21:52:16
I spoke to a man on one of the fuchsia stands at Chelsea he said to fill a jam jar with water cover the top with tin foil and insert the cutting into that once roots show pot on.
I may just give it a try.
Nora
That's how I do mine :)
This works well but generally better roots are formed when started in the same compost as the plants are going to grow in but works best for you is the best.
I Would like to increase my fuchsia population Can I use flowering stems if I remove the flowers /buds or must they be non flowering shoots and do they need a sliver /heel of old wood and rooting compound or none
This might help
http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Fuchsia/Fuchsia.htm (http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Fuchsia/Fuchsia.htm)
Thanks tee gee, Good information. But how do you store yours ? do you lay the pots on their side or just make sure their kept frost free ?
I just make sure their kept frost free, but then I have a heated greenhouse where I set the heater to 35°F about 3°C.
The past two winters have been quite mild so it rarely comes on.
As a back up I could use my hot bed which uses a lot less power, therefor cheaper to run.
A lot depends upon what is on the go during the winter months.
So yes! Keep them frost free!