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njoynit

Heat tolerant fushias for south TX

njoynit
19 years ago

What would be some heat tolerate fushias for a TX zone 8b?coastal south.I do have 2 shade beds& would like to do one in hanging basket.I seen a variegated one.annie something.

I'm humid all the time unless a cool front blows in.I use a cold GH as not cold very long.

ALSO a 2nd question.if you wanted blooms in april....being they are heavy feeders...when would you start fertilizeing for april blooms??my Temps in april are 70-80 daytime50-60 nights sometimes 70s& what type fertilizer is best. planted in container.

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