Fuchsias 'Maori Maid' (Fuchsia 'Maori Maid')

Fuchsias 'Maori Maid'

A long-living and especially large-blooming variety of fuchsia, fuchsias 'Maori Maid' won the famous Award of Garden Merit for its unique colors and fabulous growth habit. Cultivated as a hybrid of other variants, this cultivar was named for those who discovered it and its dress-like flowers. Fuchsias 'Maori Maid' is very popular among gardeners for its lovely appearance, long blooming season, and draping growth.

Scientific classification

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75 cm

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Fuchsias 'Maori Maid'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: The fuchsias 'Maori Maid' requires regular watering, especially in summer, needing moisture without waterlogging. Potted fuchsias 'Maori Maid' may need daily watering, while ground-planted ones need less. Regular misting helps as fuchsias 'Maori Maid' thrives in humid conditions, addressing dryness often found indoors.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'Maori Maid', use a balanced fertilizer at a quarter strength once a week during watering. Stop fertilizing two weeks before moving your fuchsias 'Maori Maid' indoors for fall.

Pruning: Fuchsias 'Maori Maid' features colorful, pendulous flowers and benefits from annual pruning in early spring. Cutting back stems promotes bushier growth, enhances air circulation, and prevents disease, ultimately supporting vigorous blooming and overall plant health.

Propagation: Propagation of fuchsias 'Maori Maid' is best through cuttings taken from spring to autumn. Use 2-4 inch tips, remove bottom leaves, and place 3-4 cuttings in a 3-inch pot with moist medium. Cover with plastic to maintain humidity; roots should form in 3-4 weeks before repotting.

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