DG Site Updates: We need a Fuchsia Forum!, 1 by PedricksCorner

PedricksCorner wrote:
I don't think I am going to try that on any of my fuchsias because I don't know how it would affect their ability to "wick" up water fast enough to keep up with the rate it is being pulled out of their leaves by the heat. But if someone else tries it, I'd be interested in hearing was happened.
The only fuchsias that sustained damage to their foliage during our heat wave, were the ones that had just been transplanted and hadn't had a chance to grow roots into their new soil. But they will all be fine.
Here is my Cardinal this morning, as you can see, he (aka Larry) has survived the 104 degree heat we had up here with flying colors!
I am actually in a micro-zone that gets missed by the weather service. It is no where as cool up here as it is down in Watsonville, Freedom, or Santa Cruz.
Plus, I'd have to go buy ice just to be able to put a handful into all 125 containers!
I think the best thing to do if you are going to try and grow hanging basket fuchsias in hot areas, or uprights in smaller containers, is be willing to move them when it is hot. For instance, take down the hanging containers and put them onto the ground in deep shade until the temps fall back down.