connolls Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hello,I wonder if anyone can give me a bit of advice ?I have some hardy fushia's bushes that have done really well this year (first year in)I'm afraid last week the hard frost got them and now they look a little sick, I think I read somewhere that they should be left like this until March time next year and THEN cut back. Is this right ?Hope someone can help with this.Thanks Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I just leave them in UK, they turn into just sticks when all the leaves have gone, looking a bit messy. I tidy them by cutting back a little around March, depending on the weather. Then I cut them properly back a bit later to get them in better shape, again depending on the weather. They should sprout from anywhere on the stems that are left, so as most of mine are very spreading I cut them back hard. One of mine came from a cutting from the garden where I grew up, so over 50 years old to my knowledge, and it's still going strong!GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connolls Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks for the reply GG it sounds like I was about right, so thanks for the info and confirmation.When mine get to 50 years old don't think I will be around !!!!!Thanks Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junlesley Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I always help to protect my hardy fushia's by putting a good mulch around the crown of the plant, just stops the frost getting right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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