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fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

fuchsia 'Chilli Red' · Pruning

fuchsia 'Chilli Red' · Fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

Grow in a sheltered spot, in moist fertile soil in full sun or light shade. In colder areas, protect from cold drying winds, and provide a deep winter mulch. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune fuchsia 'Chilli Red'?

Shorten last year's flowering stems to one or two buds from the older woody framework. Remove thin, weak and dead shoots. Prune in early to mid-spring as growth resumes; avoid winter pruning that exposes new shoots to frost.