Fuchsia care

[Ruth541]

I've recently been bought a large Fuchsia bush. Can anyone tell me how best to look after it? Should it be in a sunny or shaded spot, any special treatment? Thanks.

[Thunderbird+]

Trouble posting on this one, I'll keep it brief in case I lose the lot again.
Hope its a hardy one! Sun or semi-shade (sheltered)
Leave dead top when it dies back in winter and wait for it to shoot in spring before cutting back dead tops. Keep moist. Occaisional fertilizer ie 'mirical-grow' Good Luck.

[horty]

Hi Ruth, as you don't say which variety, I would keep it in sun or part shade if you feed it once a week with a tomato fertilizer, it will give you loads of flowers all summer, water every day. I fit is not hardy it will need protection for the winter. Hope this helps. H.