Tasks for June
Plant fuchsias out-of-doors from second week onwards. Keep them well-watered and fed. Plant in groups of three, five or seven for maximum impact.
Cuttings for next year’s show or specimen plants can be taken this month.
Now all of your plants should be in the garden growing away steadily.
Pests are also abundant and at the first sign of an infestation you should spray with a systemic insecticide, or soft soap if you prefer not to use chemicals.
Now is the time to plant hardy varieties in the garden - they are only considered hardy if they are planted in the ground. Make sure that the plant is a good size with a well established root system. Plant the fuchsia three to four inches deeper than the level of the pot it was in and water in well. some growers recommend that you do not allow the plant to flower in its first year, thus allowing it to produce a good root ball. continue to water and feed regularly. Check all plants for any signs of pests or diseases and spray as necessary. Remember to remove faded blooms, and the seed pods, for continuous flowering.
