Pacific Northwest Garden Forum: Hardy Fuchsia

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   One of the hardy fuchsias that came with our new place is the variety that has pink edged variagated leaves,   however, the most vigerous growth has just plain green leaves;  some of my friends say clip it off, other friends say leave it alone.  I agree with my friends, 

but really, what  do the Rainyside experts say?    

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Joy C Rainy Side Gardener Joined: Feb-10-2009 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 288	Topic: Hardy Fuchsia Posted: Jul-01-2009 at 11:11am
	One of the hardy fuchsias that came with our new place is the variety that has pink edged variagated leaves, however, the most vigerous growth has just plain green leaves; some of my friends say clip it off, other friends say leave it alone. I agree with my friends, but really, what do the Rainyside experts say?
	Joy

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Screaming Eagle Mod Joined: Jul-16-2003 Location: Puget Sound corridor Posts: 1216	Posted: Jul-01-2009 at 3:24pm
	I say clip it or that is all you'll end up with.
	Just living is not enough...one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower... -Hans Christian Anderson
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greenmann Rainy Side Gardener Joined: Jan-13-2006 Location: Washington, Puget Sound Corridor Posts: 432	Posted: Jul-02-2009 at 7:39am
	depends on whether you want a variegated plant or not. If you don't care let it revert and it will be stronger, but once they start throwing "regular" branches, those will usually take over the plant and you will eventually end up with a "normal" leafed plant.
	Green Man Gardens design and consulting with a focus on native plants and wildlife habitat
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Joy C Rainy Side Gardener Joined: Feb-10-2009 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 288	Posted: Jul-03-2009 at 10:13am
	Good information, thanks-- Now, I have to find that felco leather holster and keep it with me at all times!Oops, I forgot to say "Loaded, of course!" Edited by Joy C - Jul-05-2009 at 11:28am
	Joy
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HarleyLady Rainy Side Gardener Joined: Jul-27-2003 Location: Willamette Valley Posts: 981	Posted: Jul-03-2009 at 10:08pm
	yes, have felcos will travel...
	HarleyLady
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smithgerry Rainy Side Gardener Joined: Mar-26-2010 Location: Washington, Olympic Peninsula Posts: 13	Posted: Mar-30-2010 at 6:18am
	I have been growing this fuchsia for 25 years and if its roots are in cool, deep, damp soil, it can take the full sun and the heat. Mine matches the photo by Ursula. With the pink flowers and pink/pale blue skirts. I have been growing fuchsia's for many years, and as far as I know, this is the true Magellanica. And it is not a hybrid, it is one of the originals from South America. Yes, the hummingbirds just love it. You can trim several feet off of it every year and it will just grow back fuller. Edited by smithgerry - Mar-31-2010 at 3:55am
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