Fuchsia
An ornamental plant, planted June to August.
In September: nothing to do.
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Fuchsia, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none |
| Plant a pot-grown fuchsia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual |
| Pinch out the tips of the fuchsia (tender plants only). | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | none |
| Mulch the fuchsia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Prune the fuchsia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Deadhead the fuchsia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant out in June, 30 to 40cm apart. Strong sources: RHS and J Parker’s.
Plant a pot-grown fuchsia June to August, 30 to 40cm apart. Strong sources: RHS and J Parker’s.
Pinch out the tips of the fuchsia
For tender plants only.
With finger and thumb, remove the top set of leaves down to just above the second set.
Usually February to July. Strong sources: RHS and Gardeners’ World.
Mulch the fuchsia
Spread garden compost or well-rotted manure to improve the soil and protect the crown.
Usually March. Moderate source: RHS.
Prune the fuchsia
Cut winter-killed growth back to live shoots or healthy buds lower down the stems.
Usually March. Moderate source: RHS.
Deadhead the fuchsia
Usually June to August. Moderate source: Gardeners’ World.
What the source words mean
Strong: the RHS page for this plant is among them.Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
Every line above names the page it comes from. Where we found no good source for a job, we left it out. Where the name “Fuchsia” comes from.