Ferns and fushia: dead or asleep?

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janet59 Brampton, Canada Jun 25, 2008

I have two questions.
The past 2 summers I have tried to grow ferns in well shaded areas -- I can't remember what they are called but look like a photo of Dryopteris × complexa ‘Robust’ - when I bought them as singles they were about two feet high and died immediately leaving nothing but empty stalks.. what am I doing wrong?
Also, I planted a beautiful blooming fushia that was left unwatered for a week (irresponsible step-daughter!) while I was on holidays, and looks dead. I removed all the dead stuff. Will it come back?
Thank you, I am a novice and appreciate help

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 25, 2008

Can't help you on the ferns, but on the fuchsia it may come back or it may not, depends on how severely it was stressed. I definitely would give it a chance though, plants can surprise you sometimes. I'd keep it shaded and be careful on the watering--don't let it dry out, but keep in mind that a plant with no (or almost no) leaves will not use up water at nearly the rate a healthy plant would.

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janet59 Brampton, Canada Jun 25, 2008

Thank you. I spotted a bud since I posted this!

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