Covering the fuchsia pots, at least for some of the time, has allowed them to survive about 75 mm (3 inches) of rain within 24 hours (plus much more (we've had about 200 mm (8 inches) since the weather broke)).It is surprising just how much water flowering plants can tolerate, especially as the leaf canopy thickens. Some leaves are arranged like tiles on a roof and turn almost all rainwater. You need to be aware of this when watering. You might find that certain pots are drier than expected.
The geraniums (pelargoniums) seem to have fared worst. If this wet weather continues much longer, I shall have to start covering these, as well. But all plants are doing well for now. And it looks like being fine today.
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