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| I am growing two hardy fuchsias in a bed with hortensias, the hortensias have grown and now the fuchsias are nearly hidden behind this bushes. I would like to transplant them. When is the best season for the transplantation? |
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- Posted by fuchsiabonsailady z8 UK (My Page) on Wed, Oct 6, 04 at 7:41
| Hi Gartenfee, Leave them to overwinter where they are at the moment, leave all this years old growth on them, this helps to protect the crown of the fuchsia against frost. Next late spring when you see new growth appearing out of the soil, is the best time to transplant them, then you can remove the old top growth. Dig around the plant with a spade, try not to disturb the roots too much. Place some organic matter in the bottom of the hole for their new position - Kath:) |
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- Posted by tightathome Yorks - UK (My Page) on Wed, Oct 6, 04 at 9:39
| Hi Gartenfee Not much to add to the excellent advice given by Kath as usual, I would just add that a good covering of some organic matter between the stems of the plants to cover the crown now will protect them (use straw, bracken or peat). If they are in a position which is succeptible to wind and the plants are in danger of being 'rocked' by the wind you can shorten back the growth now, but by no more than a third. Before you move them (and I don't think there will be a problem if you follow the advice given by Kath) I would take a couple of cuttings as an 'Insurance Policy'. Good luck and let the forum know how you get on. Tight |
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| Agreed, though I did transplant in fall last year, and the new location did well this year. I had cut through the roots, leaving some in place and separating the uprooted roots and placing in new locations. All blooming well this year. Infact, I am going to do more today for next year's enjoyment! |
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