how to prune a standard fuchsia

When pruning a standard fuchsia use a sharp pair of secateurs. Where possible, cut above a fork in the branches, so that as many branches as possible develop. Work your way round the plant, to create a well balanced shape, removing all thin and spindly branches, aiming for good strong framework.

1. Do you cut back fuchsias in winter?
2. When should fuchsias be pruned?
3. How do you look after a standard fuchsia?
4. How do you prune a fuschia plant?

Do you cut back fuchsias in winter?

Pruning isn't usually necessary, although a light trim in late autumn may be helpful if you live in a windy area. Otherwise, prune lightly in spring, if needed, to reduce height or to remove thin or weak growth. Avoid pruning hardy fuchsia in winter unless you live in a warm, non-freezing climate.

When should fuchsias be pruned?

Prune your hardy fuchsias in late March or April once the new growth begins to show. In colder parts of the country, leave it until all risk of frost has passed. Using sharp secateurs to prevent damage, cut back every stem to a pair of leaf buds around 7cm to 10cm above the earth.

How do you look after a standard fuchsia?

CARING FOR A STANDARD FUCHSIA AS THE STEM GROWS

1. the roots need sufficient room to grow and absorb nutrients to support the flower head.
2. the compost in the pot needs to be able to hold a fair amount of water so that very frequent watering is not needed, the smaller the pot the more frequently it will need watering.

How do you prune a fuschia plant?

Keep your fuchsia plants healthy, shapely and bursting with flowers by regular pruning.

1. Prune fuchsia in early spring before the plants begin to grow.
2. Cut off dead and broken branches with pruning shears.
3. Cut off branches that cross each other in bush plants.
4. Cut back the remaining branches to get the shape you want.