Climbing Fucshia -Lady Boothby

[rosyposy]

I have had this plant for about two years, last year I cut it right back on advice from my neighbour, it did o.k. not a lot of flowers and got to 4', does anyone know if I should just leave it this year, maybe a light trim to make it do better. Has anyone had much success with it please? -rosy

[heathfield]

Looking on Google for 'climbing fucshia lady boothby pruning' there are loads of links with advice on how to look after it.

[rosyposy]

Thank you for replying heathfield, will do. Would still like to know if anyone has had any success with it tho'. cheers -rosy

[twofeathers]

One of my favourites. Had mine 10 years now she's done really well, although last two winters(not this 1) The sub zero temperatures have not helped.I do very little in the way of maintenance because im growing her through a trellis. A general fertiliser once a year(slow release granules around the base) and thats about it. As you say you have only had it a couple of years,the last 2 to 3 years winter frosts and snow have not helped. This plant needs a good 5 years to really get a hold. Hang in ther Rosy and i feel sure it will come through. (Let it Be is a favourite expression of mine) As they say let nature take it's course, All good things to those who wait Etc. Good luck

[rosyposy]

Thank you for replying twofeathers and as they also say 'when you know better you do better' so fingers crossed I will now that I know how to look after her thanks to your good advice-cheers rosy