Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' (Fuchsia 'Mrs W.P. Wood')

Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood'

Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' is a tribute to love: W. P. Wood developed it in 1949 using Margaret and F. magellanica var. molinae and named the new cultivar Fuchsias 'Mrs W. P. Wood' after his wife. Its height is unique; it can grow up to 1.3 m tall. The plant holds a RHS Award of Garden Merit. It tolerates all soil types, grows in sunny to shady locations, and is popular both in beds and containers.

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Shrub

Plant Type

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' needs regular watering, especially in summer, ideally once daily for potted plants. Check soil moisture every other day. It thrives in humidity; misting can help maintain moisture indoors where air is drier.

Fertilize: To promote abundant flowering in your fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood', use a balanced fertilizer weekly at quarter strength during watering. If relocating your fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' indoors before winter, halt fertilization two weeks prior to the move to ensure optimal health.

Pruning: Fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' thrives with early spring pruning above healthy leaves to promote bushier growth and blooms. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, while ensuring proper air circulation reduces disease risk, enhancing overall plant health and appearance.

Propagation: Propagating fuchsias 'Mrs W.P. Wood' via cuttings is best done from spring to autumn. Take 2-4 inch tips, remove bottom leaves, and place them in a 3 inch pot with a moist medium. Cover with ventilated plastic in a warm area. Roots may establish in 3-4 weeks; acclimatize after rooting.

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