Cuttings this weekend (24/8/2011)

24/8/11: several have been lost for whatever reason but majority seem to be rooting well. Another 17 cuttings taken and placed in 2.5" pots with the view to create Fuchsia Standards.

12/8/11: - Still looking healthy, none lost yet. Some additional growth on several of the cuttings of each variety.

30/7/11:- Again all looking healthy still in the shade and being kept cool.

27/7/11:- All cuttings are looking very good and healthy. Keep them cool and in the shade all the time.

24/7/11:- Having been reading Ken Pilkingtons "How to Grow Fuchias" book I ventured into taking some cuttings and experimenting.
Two plants, Harry Gray and Gillian Anthea (Pictures to be put in the flowers section soon). I also planted some of the seeds, just to see what happens.

A selection of cutting sizes was taken from each of the plants and a compost mixture (6 parts compost, 1 part sharp sand, 1 part vermiculite). The compost was well moistened and each cutting had hormone powder dabbed on the end and placed in the propogator. This will be kept in a shaded part of the garden.

I will update on progress.