I found at Proven Winners website that Ballerina 'Blue' was an upright. Is this the same variety as mine? If so, well, that kinda sucks. Fortunately, the baskets are pretty all by themselves so if we have to see them then I guess that's ok. I'm glad we didn't go with the cheesey plastic ones. BTW, sorry I've been misspelling "fuchsia". I've also learned about the watering requirements and fetilizer. I guess the question remaining is....how well suited is this variety to my area (Central NC)? I'm just thinking....if I let these plants continue the way they are without pinching (which I haven't been doing anyway) will they kinda fall over to slightly hang over the edge or will this cause them stress and possible damage? I don't think I have it in me to pinch off the buds I've been waiting to see for so long!

Hi DLB,
Blaue Ballerina is what we call a lax-upright, it does hang downwards a bit but not as much as a true trailing variety.

Yes that's true if you start pinching now you will have to wait 4/6 weeks for it to flower, but if you do pinch-out the growing tips your plant will become much bigger.

The position you describe sounds ideal, keep moist but not soaking wet, preferably watering in the mornings.

Visit the FAQ page at the top of this Forum, or my website (link below) lots of information there - Kath:)

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.bonsaigarden.net