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Does anyone have experience with fuchsias? I'd love to grow Fuchsia 'Swingtime' as a bush fuchsia in my garden. It is a trailing fuchsia but some sources indicate that it can be shaped into a bush. Any ideas on how hardy it is ...... will it survive the winter (in Surrey) if wrapped in fleece?




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It has bushy growth but the stems are arching so it is suitable for a basket . I grow mine in pots. It is not hardy. You would be best keeping it in a cold but frost free place for the winter. It might survive outside in a sheltered spot as long as the soil does not freeze. I keep mine in a shed and I cover them with bubble wrap and newspaper..

18 Jan, 2010

 

I have /had 2 lovely shrubby ones, but i forgot to bring them in before the snow. hope they can re sprout from the bottom. I cant see why it is lassed as trailing as Hywell correctly says it is more arching.

18 Jan, 2010

 

Thank you guys - you've been really helpful!

18 Jan, 2010

 

Chase, have a look and see if there may be a fuchsia society in your area? Don't be scared by the name, I know next to nothing about the details of caring for fuchsias, but joined a group here anyway because everyone is so friendly and of course they are very knowledgeable.

18 Jan, 2010

How do I say thanks?

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