I love the early summer because the weather is lovely, the whole season stretches out before you, and most importantly… it’s the beginning of gooseberry season!In my area, the end of June means
24.06.2023 - 03:56 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How and When to Transplant Hardy FuchsiaYou put a plant in what you thought was the perfect place, but over the years that location turns out to be less than ideal. Who among gardeners hasn’t been there before?
Maybe you didn’t realize how big the bush would grow to be, or perhaps it’s in an awkward spot that prevents you from making your garden look exactly the way you want it to.
Maybe you put a fuchsia in a shady nook on the north side of your property, but you’ve found that it doesn’t receive enough sun to produce an abundance of those those oh-so-unique blossoms.
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Whatever the reason, you have a fuchsia that needs to move.
That’s when you start asking yourself: how the heck do I make this happen without killing the poor thing?
Fortunately for you, I’ve made more than my fair share of fuchsia planting mistakes in the past, so I’m a pro now at transplanting them. You’re welcome.
To help you to keep your fuchsia happy and healthy through its big move, here’s what we are going to discuss:
If it’s time to transplant, then let’s not wait one minute more. Here we go!
When to Move FuchsiasYou can move your fuchsia at any time that the soil can be worked, but for the best chance of success, spring or fall is ideal.
If you plan to move it in the spring, be sure to do it before the foliage emerges. In the fall, wait until the leaves have fallen off the bush.
When the leaves are off the bush, it’s dormant and less likely to be disturbed by a move.
If you can’t wait until it has gone dormant, that’s okay. You can still move it. Just take care not to do it on a day that is extremely hot. Ideally, the temperature should be under
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