The fuchsias in store in the unheated garage are in a bit of a mess. They haven't been touched since October. I was surprised that they hadn't died back completely; and there are signs of new growth. Trouble is, there's also botrytis on some of the old flowers. I decided to remove this along with all the old dead leaves before the air is thick with botrytis spores.
I have cut them all back by between two thirds to three quarters and removed all the debris from the compost surface. Then I dusted with sulphur powder to protect the new wounds from botrytis. Sulphur will prevent any spores from germinating.
The fuchsias in store in the unheated garage are in a bit of a mess. They haven't been touched since October. I was surprised that they hadn't died back completely; and there are signs of new growth. Trouble is, there's also botrytis on some of the old flowers. I decided to remove this along with all the old dead leaves before the air is thick with botrytis spores.
I have cut them all back by between two thirds to three quarters and removed all the debris from the compost surface. Then I dusted with sulphur powder to protect the new wounds from botrytis. Sulphur will prevent any spores from germinating.
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