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Fuschia blossoms turning white--too much drainage?

lovinli
12 years ago

I replanted two hanging Fuschias in coconut-lined baskets and I'm afraid they are draining too much now. When I water, it seems to go right out of the basket in every direction. I had the same problem last summer, so I added some cut up sponges to a mix of potting soil and compost this year, but it doesn't seem to have helped. My fushias don't look well, and the blossoms are turning white -- is this from lack of nutrients, which I fear are draining right out of the soil? Any ideas on how to prevent this next time around? I really like the look of the coconut-lined baskets, but am I using them incorrectly? Any ideas on how to rectify now? I will try diluted Miracle Grow with each watering. Fyi I'm in zone 7, Long Island NY.

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